Ekiti Poll May Be Best Election in State’s History, Deputy Governor Afuye Says

The Deputy Governor of Ekiti State and deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Mrs. Monisade Afuye, has described the ongoing governorship election as potentially the most credible and peaceful in the state's history.

Speaking after casting her vote at Polling Unit 003, Atiba/Aafin Ward 1 in Ikere-Ekiti on Saturday, Afuye commended residents for turning out in large numbers to participate in the electoral process.

She said the massive turnout reflected growing confidence in democracy and demonstrated the political maturity of Ekiti voters.

Afuye also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for what she described as their professionalism and impartiality in the conduct of the election.

"You can see for yourselves how people trooped out to participate in this election. Not only trooping out, but being ready and anxious to participate in the voting. I am indeed impressed with this conduct of our voters," she said.

According to her, reports from several local government areas indicate similarly encouraging levels of participation across the state.

"I have to commend INEC as well and our security agencies. They really prepared for this election. You can see that nobody is being intimidated and I believe if we continue like this, this election may turn out to be the best in Ekiti history," she added.

The deputy governor urged political actors to abide by electoral regulations and avoid actions capable of disrupting the peaceful atmosphere witnessed so far.

Afuye also expressed confidence that Governor Biodun Oyebanji would secure victory at the poll, citing what she described as his performance in office and widespread acceptance among residents.

"Governor Oyebanji is not only winning this election, it is going to be by a wide margin," she said.