The political situation in Ekiti State involves clashes with state police over the detention of a candidate, with the matter being urged before the National Human Rights Commission.

The entities involved

• Ekiti State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.Mon 14:28
  • The Independent National Electoral Commission conducted the governorship election in Ekiti State on June 17.Mon 08:47
• African Democratic Congress →

  Nigerian Polictical Party

  • The African Democratic Congress has alleged corruption in the operation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.Mon 16:29
  • Kenneth Okonkwo, an ADC chieftain, made claims on Channels TV regarding his political status, referencing Anambra and Enugu States.Mon 15:57
• National Human Rights Commission →

  non-governmental organization in Nigeria

  • The National Human Rights Commission has called upon the Inspector General of Police to investigate hate speech and urged the federal government to take action.Thu 19:08
  • The National Human Rights Commission questioned the federal government's plan for an influencer campaign.Thu 19:08
• Ekiti State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Governor Biodun Oyebanji approved the dissolution of state boards and commissions in Ekiti State.Sun 13:36
  • The Ekiti Governorship Election is taking place in Ekiti State, and INEC held a forum regarding the election process.Sun 00:08

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• The African Democratic Congress is facing political intimidation and violence while campaigning in Kaduna State.Sep 22
• Rising kidnappings and abductions are occurring across multiple states including Ekiti, Borno, and Kwara.Jun 7