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  1. Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.
  2. Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.
  3. Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.
  4. Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.

The governorship election contests and party clearances began in Ekiti State.

17 reports, 8 independent Updated Jun 20
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The governorship election contests and party clearances began in Ekiti State.

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All Progressives CongressIndependent National Electoral CommissionEkiti State

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  1. Allegations of vote buying and electoral misconduct surfaced in Ado-Ekiti during the governorship election.Sub-event
  2. APC is mobilizing voters for Oyebanji's candidacy while INEC confirms election materials distribution in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  3. The African Democratic Congress is contesting the governorship election in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  4. Opeyemi Falegan announced his candidacy for governor in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  5. INEC serves as impartial umpire and the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development assesses election credibility in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  6. A candidate has alleged failures in the election process taking place in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  7. The governorship poll was held in Ekiti State on June 20, 2026, with Biodun Oyebanji seeking re-election.Sub-event
  8. Babafemi Ojudu voted in Ado-Ekiti and criticized the electoral process run by INEC during the Ekiti State governorship election.Sub-event
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  1. Monisade Afuye is retained as running mate for the APC platform in Ekiti State, with INEC overseeing the governorship election.Sub-event
  2. Police and EFCC monitor polling units and maintain high alert during the Ekiti State election.Sub-event
  3. An election was held in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State.Sub-event
  4. Police personnel hired a bus from Abuja.Sub-event
  5. Election requirements necessitate movement restrictions in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  6. The All Progressives Congress and African Democratic Congress are seeking gubernatorial office in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  7. NYSC members are serving as ad hoc electoral officials in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  8. A civil society group has challenged the All Progressives Congress' primary election process.Sub-event
  9. Political parties in Ekiti State announced their targets for local government victories ahead of elections.Sub-event
  10. Election materials are experiencing delays in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  11. Allegations of vote-buying led to clashes during the Ekiti State governorship election.1 source
  12. The independent election commission is conducting the governorship election process in Ekiti State.1 source
  13. The Nigerian Bar Association is monitoring the governorship election process in Ekiti State and leading the election observation team.Sub-event
  14. An election has been held in Ado-Ekiti, determining the leadership of the city.Sub-event
  15. Sensitive materials have been collected from the central bank to facilitate the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  16. Police command ensures security for the ongoing election process in Ekiti State.Sub-event
  17. Independent National Electoral Commission organizes the bye-election process for a state government.Sub-event
  18. The Nigerian Police Force has been deployed to Ekiti State to ensure security during the ongoing governorship election.Sub-event
  19. Stakeholders consulted regarding the extension of PVC collection in Ado-Ekiti.Sub-event
  20. A candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party is actively campaigning in Ekiti State in the run-up to the gubernatorial election.Sub-event
  21. ADC challenges incumbent APC administration in Ekiti State.1 source
  22. INEC bye-election for APC candidate; UN appointment creates senatorial vacancy.1 source
  23. APC and INEC cleared parties and started the governorship election contests in Ekiti State.1 source

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