EU observers in Ekiti (image courtesy The Nation)
European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Ketil Karlsen, has hailed electorates for conducting themselves in a peaceful manner during Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti state.
“As at 9.17 am, the election has been peaceful. I have been to five polling units and the process has been credible enough,” he said.
“This election is going to be a litmus test to 2019 elections.
“This election is a precursor to the 2019 elections and its success is very crucial to us.
“The EU have been supporting INEC win voter education, how to encourage people with disabilities among others.
“We have seen large turnout of people and the enthusiasm for people to elect a governor that can represent them well.
“I believe this election will be credible if it ends like this.”