Amupitan assures Ekiti of credible and secure governorship election
Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured the people of Ekiti of a credible and secure governorship election. Addressing stakeholders in Ado Ekiti, Amupitan emphasized the commission's preparedness and commitment to transparency. He highlighted the deployment of advanced technology and strict security measures to ensure the integrity of the process. Amupitan also called on political leaders and media practitioners to uphold fairness and accuracy during the election.
Key takeaways
- Prof. Joash Amupitan stated that INEC is fully prepared logistically, technologically, and operationally for the Ekiti governorship election.
- There are 1,059,360 registered voters across 16 local government areas, 117 wards, and 2,445 polling units.
- The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System will be exclusively used for voter authentication, with a strict "No PVC, No Accreditation and No Voting" policy.
- INEC is collaborating with anti-corruption agencies to prevent vote trading and ensure polling units are free from financial inducement.
- Assistive technologies, including Braille guides and magnifying glasses, will be available to support voters with disabilities, and all polling-level results will be uploaded directly to the INEC Result Viewing Portal for transparency.
