Civil society organisations under the auspices of Citizen Right For Peace And Non Violence Initiative, Global Development Centre For Rescue Mission Nigeria and Suitable African Initiative For Suitable and Positives Development, have commended the peaceful and transparent conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) delegates Congress held across the 177 wards of the 16 local Government Areas of Ekiti State.
Addressing journalists on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, the team, led by Romanus Azubuike, confirmed that the decision of the groups was based on random areas monitored during the exercise.
He also noted an impressive turnout of enthusiastic party members, describing the process as peaceful and well-coordinated under the close watch of security agencies.
The team equally commended President Bola Tinubu, the Council of State and the National Assembly for the nomination and swift confirmation of the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joas Ojo Amupitan (SAN).
The group also lauded the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji for providing a conducive environment for the election and for exhibiting true leadership by not interfering in the process, despite being a candidate.
The observers expressed satisfaction that the exercise was completed without major incidents, describing Ekiti State as peaceful during and after the election, while also urging all political stakeholders to sustain the atmosphere of peace and mutual respect as the state prepares for the forthcoming governorship election.
They said, “Having observed the entire process of the delegate election by visiting the three (3) senatorial districts of the state, we wish to make the following observations.
“The delegate election took place across all the 177 electoral wards covering the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, in accordance with the party’s guidelines.
“There was an impressive turnout of joyful and enthusiastic party faithful’s who participated in the exercise.
“The election was conducted in a peaceful and conducive manner, under the watchful presence of various security agencies.
“Party officials delegated by the APC National Headquarters carried out their duties credibly and professionally.
“We commend the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Council of State, and the National Assembly for the nomination and timely confirmation of the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joas Ojo Amupitan (SAN).
“We also commend the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for providing a conducive environment for the exercise to take place. He demonstrated true leadership by not interfering in the process, despite being a candidate in the election.
“We further appreciate all stakeholders and party members for their orderliness and peaceful conduct throughout the exercise. In conclusion, Ekiti State is a peaceful during and after the exercise”.
