INEC to Facilitate JDPI–Driven Voter Sensitisation Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has agreed to facilitate and support voter sensitisation initiatives by the Justice Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI) ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election, as part of efforts to ensure a credible, peaceful and hitch-free poll. This followed a courtesy visit by a JDPI delegation to the Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, at the INEC office in Ado-Ekiti. The delegation was led by Rev. Father Emmanuel Akingbade, alongside Rev. Sister Agatha Ogbuagu, Barr. Anthony Adeusi, Mrs. Ojo-Adedeji Remi and Mr. Damilola Akinlabi. Speaking during the meeting, Rev. Father Akingbade said the organisation was seeking to complement INEC’s constitutional mandate, particularly in voter education, data collation and post-election assessment. He noted that lessons from previous elections underscored the need for stronger civic engagement to rebuild public confidence in the electoral process. He attribu...
