Another set of electorates waiting to vote in the 2018 Ekiti governorship election (photo credit: INEC)
An observer group the Alliance for Credible Elections has commended the success of Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Sunday declared Kayode Fayemi winner of the election.
And according to an official of the group Mike Omilusi, the election was a reflection of the wishes of the people.
“I want to sincerely commend the turnout of the people from across the nooks and crannies of Ekiti to vote for their chosen candidate,” the official added.
”The determination displayed by the people on Saturday was unprecedented and unbelievable.
“I saw the number of people coming out from their villages and homes, contrary to the rumour of riot and crisis being spread across the state a few days to the election.
“It is obvious that the wishes of the people have prevailed especially at a critical period in Ekiti.”