The Independent National Electoral Commission has accredited 98 observer groups, 96 domestic and two foreign, for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The commission, in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, said the accredited organisations comprise a broad spectrum of civil society groups, professional bodies and institutions with expertise in election observation, governance, human rights, gender advocacy, youth development and peacebuilding.
The statement added that notable among the domestic observers are the Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa, Yiaga Africa, CLEEN Foundation, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Nigerian Bar Association, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, and Polling Unit Ambassadors of Nigeria, among others.
โThe presence of accredited observers is in line with the Commissionโs commitment to transparency and accountability in the electoral process,โ the statement said.
Noting that observer groups play a critical role in enhancing public confidence in elections through independent assessment of procedures and outcomes.
The commission โurged all accredited organisations to adhere strictly to the guidelines for election observation and to conduct their activities in a non-partisan and professional mannerโ.