The United Kingdom government has released its verdict on the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, praising the overall peaceful conduct of the exercise while raising critical concerns over technical glitches and the accessibility of polling stations.
In a statement issued through the British High Commission in Abuja, the UK government congratulated the voters of Ekiti State for their participation and extended congratulations to Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of the All Progress Congress (APC) on his re-election victory.
The commission welcomed the peaceful and orderly delivery of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and other local stakeholders, noting a positive collaboration on the ground that kept voting mostly peaceful.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the election marked the first major test under the new Electoral Act 2026 and its associated guidelines. Ahead of the polls, a team of British High Commission observers met with key stakeholders, including
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