There was a voter apathy in Iṣan-Ekiti, the hometown of immediate past Governor Kayode Fayemi on Saturday as many residents stayed away from Polling Units following the killing of a youth in the community by an unidentified Police officer, which occured on the eve of the Governorship election.
BusinessDay reports that the electoral activities commenced amid low voter turnout with many residents expressing concerns over the tragic incident.
Speaking on the development, the Onisan of Iṣan-Ekiti, Oba Adejuwon, clarified that the incident was not politically motivated.
According to the monarch, the unfortunate incident was a disagreement between two youths in the community and should not be linked to election-related violence. Related News Troost-Ekong backs Ghana to upset England in crucial World Cup clash Ekiti guber poll: Resolve all BVAS, network-related challenges now, Group tells INEC Enugu senatorial poll: PDP's Ezeme votes, laments violence in Udenu
Other community stakeholders, including the representative of the women in the community, Adesola Adejuwon, the President of the Iṣan Progressive Union, Professor Mathew Oluwamukomi and Olaoluwa Daodu, however l, appealed to residents to remain calm and participate in the electoral process.
