Ekiti State Launches Campaign to Boost Voter Participation

The Ekiti State Government is addressing voter apathy through a statewide sensitization campaign ahead of the June 20 governorship election. Prof.

Rasaki Bakar, the Minister of Arts and Culture, announced this initiative during a press conference in Ado Ekiti, with the approval of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The campaign will mobilize residents across the three senatorial districts to perform their civic duty and understand the voting process better.

Bakar highlighted issues such as improper voting techniques and the lack of awareness about the importance of voter cards. The campaign is not a political party initiative but aims to educate citizens on their electoral responsibilities.

Additionally, the government is establishing the 2026 Ekiti State Art Endowment Fund to support the creative economy, providing loans at a seven percent interest rate to qualified individuals and groups in the arts sector. The initiative seeks to increase the number of registered voters and ensure a smooth electoral process, with a target of at least 500,000 voters participating in the upcoming election.