Ekiti Monarchs Support Peaceful June 20 Elections

On Thursday, traditional rulers in Ekiti State reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful and credible governorship election set for June 20. The chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado, expressed readiness to cooperate with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a hitch-free election.

During a meeting in the council chamber in Ado Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adewol, representing Ijero Ekiti, emphasized the importance of promoting peace and stability throughout the electoral process. INEC Chairman Prof.

Joash Amupitan sought the monarchs' support to facilitate a successful election and urged citizens to collect their Permanent Voter Cards to participate. The traditional rulers pledged to work across various domains to ensure the election is peaceful, credible, and free from crises, aligning with INEC's goal of maintaining democratic integrity in Ekiti State.