#EkitiDecides2026: Police say Isan unrest not connected to governorship poll, give reason for reported fracas (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria police denied a recent disturbance in Ekiti State was linked to the governorship election, attributing it to a football match disagreement. They reported peaceful voting with no serious incidents, though turnout varied across polling units.

• Nigeria Police Force denied link between Isan Ekiti disturbance and governorship election, citing football match disagreement as cause
• Police commissioner stated voting continued uninterrupted in affected community despite arguments between candidates
• Security agencies reported peaceful accreditation and voting across Ekiti State with no serious incidents reported
• Police confirmed 30,000-40,000 officers deployed for election security with cooperation from other agencies
• Voter turnout was uneven with some polling units having high turnout and others low