#EkitiDecides2026: Voting begins early across LGAs (opens original article in a new tab)

Voting began early across Ekiti State's local government areas in the ongoing governorship election, with reports of voters and materials arriving ahead of time.

• Voting commenced early in Ekiti State governorship election between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. across multiple LGAs.
• At Ward 9 Hummy Paul International Ventures polling unit, accreditation and voting started at 8:44 a.m. after presiding officer addressed voters.
• Voting began at 8:34 a.m. at Polling Unit 003, the incumbent governor's polling unit in Ekiti West LGA.
• Accreditation and voting started at 8:30 a.m. at Polling Unit 015, Registration Area 2 in Ado Ekiti LGA.