Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, on Saturday joined other residents of the state in voting during the governorship election, casting her ballot at Atiba Aafin Ward 1, Polling Unit 003, in Ikere Ekiti.
Afuye arrived at the polling unit early in the morning and completed the voting process before addressing journalists. She expressed satisfaction with the turnout of voters, noting that many residents came out to take part in the election.
According to her, reports reaching her from different parts of the state showed that voters were participating actively in the exercise. She said the large turnout reflected the interest of the people in the election and suggested that political parties had successfully mobilised their supporters ahead of the poll.
The deputy governor also commended officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and security personnel deployed for the election. She said their conduct contributed to the orderly atmosphere witnessed in many polling centres across the state.
Afuye stated that voters appeared free to carry out their civic duty without fear or intimidation. She added that the peaceful nature of the exercise could make the election one of the most successful polls conducted in the state if the situation remained the same until the end of voting.
Speaking on the expected outcome, the deputy governor expressed confidence that Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, would emerge victorious. She said the governor’s performance in office had earned him support from many residents across the state.
She maintained that the APC candidate was well-positioned to win the election and predicted that the party would record a comfortable victory when the final results are announced.
The Ekiti governorship election is taking place across the state’s 16 local government areas, with voters choosing who will lead the state for another term.
Election officials and security agencies have continued to monitor the process as voting proceeds in different communities.