Former Governor Condemns Arson Incident
Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of Ekiti State, condemned the burning of a police station in Isan-Ekiti on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Speaking to journalists shortly after casting his vote, he described the incident as unfortunate and unrelated to the ongoing governorship election.
Comments on Electoral Process
Fayemi commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a smooth accreditation process while addressing reporters in Isan-Ekiti following Saturday's voting. He stated that "Everything went reasonably well" regarding election activities and noted he could observe similar results with his wife's experience at INEC.
Assessment of Efficiency
In comments attributed to Fayemi by Leadership on June 20, 2026, the former governor described the voting process as appearing more efficient than in previous elections. He characterized the technical side of the operation as "seamless." According to his statements, it was not always the case that things would be this smooth.
Call for Peace
Fayemi urged residents to remain peaceful throughout the election process. The source text notes that voters maintained order despite security incidents recorded during the period of reporting.