June 21, 2026
Allegations of vote-buying, voter intimidation and other electoral malpractices trailed Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, despite reports by election observers that the exercise was generally peaceful across the state.
The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, alleged that vote-buying took place at his polling unit after casting his ballot at Oke Adura Polling Unit in Ekiti South West Local Government Area.
Bejide accused members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of distributing money to voters during the exercise.
Similar concerns were raised by some residents who monitored the election process. One voter, Juliet Uzoma, alleged that party agents openly attempted to influence voters at polling units.
