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INEC began uploading of the results of the Ekiti State governorship election shortly after counting of votes in some polling units across the state.

At Polling Unit 009, Oisa Alada Hall, Ward 02, Okeruku in the Ikere Local Government Area, inside a house located behind the Oisa Alada Hall, men and women including elderly people were seen rushing in and out with their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to receive payment for their votes.

The APC flag bearer beats his major contenders with a wide margin.

Counting and Sorting of votes has commenced in polling units in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, after voting ended around 2.30 p.m in most areas. | Pulse Nigeria

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won its first Polling Unit in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. The APC secured victory at

Governor Fayemi voted at Polling Unit 009 in front of Apata’s house, Ogilolo in the Isan/Ilafon/Ilemso area of Oye local council.

“Also, there has been an alarming amount of vote-buying recorded by our observers. From bargaining prices for votes to payments made in uncompleted buildings and bags of foodstuff being shared after votes have been cast.”

YIAGA Africa, a civil society organisation (CSO), has released a preliminary report on the Ekiti governorship election.

At Polling Unit 009, Oisa Alada Hall, Ward 02, Okeruku in the Ikere Local Government Area, inside a house located behind the Oisa Alada Hall, men and women including elderly people were seen rushing in and out with their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to receive payment for their votes.

It occurred at Polling Unit 002, Ward 2, Sabo area in the Ijero Local Government Area of the state.