Just In: Ekiti Deputy Governor Votes, Predicts Winner of Governorship Election
- Ekiti deputy governor Monisade Afuye praised the impressive voter turnout in the governorship election
- The deployment of electoral officials and security personnel has raised expectations of a peaceful and orderly voting process
- Afuye expressed confidence in the ruling APC's victory in Ekiti based on the administration's 'achievements'
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Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state - Monisade Afuye, deputy governor of Ekiti state, cast her vote on Saturday morning, June 20, in the ongoing governorship election, expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise and describing voter turnout as impressive.
According to The Nation, Afuye voted at about 8:50 a.m. at Polling Unit 003, Atiba/Aafin Ward 1, Ikere-Ekiti, shortly after the accreditation process commenced.
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Ekiti election: Afuye praises turnout
Electoral officials and security personnel were already on the ground to ensure a smooth and orderly voting process.
News Central also reported the development.
Speaking after casting her ballot, Afuye commended residents for turning out in large numbers, saying the turnout reflected increasing political awareness and commitment to democratic participation among the electorate.
She said:
“The turnout is encouraging."
Afuye confident of APC victory
Furthermore, she expressed confidence in the chances of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC.
The deputy governor cited the purported achievements of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration in infrastructure, education, and public service delivery.
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Analyst predicts winner of 2026 Ekiti election
Legit.ng earlier reported that a public affairs analyst, Donald Okwuosa, said Governor Oyebanji will likely be re-elected to office for a second tenure.
Okwuosa said Governor Oyebanji of the APC will emerge victorious in the election.
According to Okwuosa, the incumbency factor, the game of sentiments, and Ekiti state being an APC stronghold will help Oyebanji.
Source: Legit.ng
