ADC Alleges Voter Manipulation Plot, APC Fires Back Ahead of Ekiti Poll
With less than two weeks to the Ekiti State governorship election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have exchanged accusations over alleged attempts to influence the electoral process. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti, the Director of Communications, Media and Publicity of the Ambassador Dare Bejide Campaign Organisation (ADBCO), Olugboyega Aribisogan, alleged that some residents were being approached to provide sensitive voter information, including Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), National Identification Numbers (NINs), and in some instances, Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), in exchange for cash, food items, and other forms of assistance.
According to Aribisogan, the alleged activities were observed in parts of Ado and Ikole local government areas. He described the practice as an attempt to undermine the credibility of the electoral process and urged voters not to surrender any personal electoral documents. He further alleged that certain individuals were being equipped with uniforms resembling those of the Amotekun Security Network, claiming the move was intended to intimidate voters and create confusion during the election period. The ADC campaign organisation called on security agencies and the leadership of the Amotekun Corps to investigate the allegations and take action against anyone found impersonating security personnel. Responding to the claims, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, dismissed the allegations as unfounded and politically motivated. Olatunbosun stated that the APC was not involved in any form of voter data collection or electoral malpractice, describing the accusations as an attempt to attract public attention ahead of the election. He maintained that the state government remains committed to peaceful, transparent, and credible elections, adding that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has consistently promoted stability and responsible governance in the state. As political activities intensify ahead of the June 20 governorship poll, stakeholders have continued to call for peaceful conduct and strict adherence to electoral laws by all parties and their supporters.
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