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YIAGA Africa has claimed that food items are being distributed in advance of the upcoming Ekiti state governorship election scheduled for Saturday.

During an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Thursday, the Head of Knowledge Management and Learning for the organization, Safiya Bichi, made this assertion.

Bichi remarked that the competitiveness of the Ekiti election would be heightened if there is a significant voter turnout on Saturday.

“Items such as rice, money, Indomie, and various food products are being distributed, along with promises made ahead of the election,” she stated.

Bichi also addressed the prevalent belief among the populace that ‘votes do not count.’

“There exists a common narrative in Nigeria, not limited to Ekiti, suggesting that your vote is inconsequential, and we are urging young individuals to recognize that their votes do matter.

“If votes were insignificant, there would be no one attempting to purchase them, and these are some of the messages we are using to reassure and motivate citizens to participate in our electoral process,” she added.

Her comments come as Ekiti gears up for its governorship election, which is set to take place on June 20, 2026.

In the meantime, Joash Amupitan, the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the commission’s preparedness for the election.

Amupitan has assured voters, political parties, and other stakeholders that all necessary preparations have been finalized to guarantee a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process.

INEC has also reported an increase in the number of registered voters in Ekiti State, rising from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/18/ekiti-money-rice-indomie-others-are-shared-ahead-of-poll-yiaga-africa

Nothing wrong o. Chop and vote your conscience. Simple.👍🏽

Ekiti with stomach infrastructure. Not surprised. Na their way be that.

Whats wrong with that? Its become part of our political culture to share monies and other gifts at political gatherings just as in owanbe parties to support and appreciate the attendees.......how is tbat voted buying in anyway,after all nobody is being forced to collect or vote anyone.

Dibo ko sebeeeee. The politicians as weponise poverty in Nigeria. They know the game better

Lithiumite:
Whats wrong with that? Its become part of our political culture to share monies and other gifts at political gatherings just as in owanbe parties to support and appreciate the attendees.......how is tbat voted buying in anyway,after all nobody is being forced to collect or vote anyone.

dem no mention apc, you don write epistle

This una job hard abeg

Guy, shut up abeg. Politicians has weaponized poverty and you're here supporting rubbish. Stupid political culture!!

Lithiumite:
Whats wrong with that? Its become part of our political culture to share monies and other gifts at political gatherings just as in owanbe parties to support and appreciate the attendees.......how is tbat voted buying in anyway,after all nobody is being forced to collect or vote anyone.

Anything Nigerians culture for themselves will be their experiences. If they decide they are not interested in knowing how democracy works, it will never work for their good.

Just collect and continue your poverty.

Ekiti is far far better than your State !

no be Joke o !


Birds no deh hungry for your State ?

OZUOR .

Gunayo:
Ekiti with stomach infrastructure. Not surprised. Na their way be that.

We still have a long way to go in order to achieve a better Nigeria 🇳🇬 but as for me collect anything wey those criminals bring collect and vote for your choice because a better Nigeria start with ME and YOU.

If una like vote anything APC
Una go learn the hardest way

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shox:
dem no mention apc, you don write epistle

This una job hard abeg

But Dem go manage the Job nah, you get another one for him? ..e really hard no be lie..any job wey involve selling out your conscience first na very hard job

Lithiumite:
Whats wrong with that? Its become part of our political culture to share monies and other gifts at political gatherings just as in owanbe parties to support and appreciate the attendees.......how is tbat voted buying in anyway,after all nobody is being forced to collect or vote anyone.

Very low grade rationalization.

hunger and bandits wan wound Ekiti people 😂

Na you suppose shut up !

I deh vote every-time and never took nothing from nobody even when present while sharing goes on .... dem no deh force person collect anything , na people MUMU demselves deh think its their right to collect .

so kindly shut-up abeg !

joseff14:
Guy, shut up abeg. Politicians has weaponized poverty and you're here supporting rubbish. Stupid political culture!!

We can never ever learn in this country. We too gullible.

As simple as that !

people no just get sense .

Reference:
Anything Nigerians culture for themselves will be their experiences. If they decide they are not interested in knowing how democracy works, it will never work for their good.

Just collect and continue your poverty.

ekiti the land of professsors

Lithiumite:
Whats wrong with that? Its become part of our political culture to share monies and other gifts at political gatherings just as in owanbe parties to support and appreciate the attendees.......how is tbat voted buying in anyway,after all nobody is being forced to collect or vote anyone.

STFU

Enemies of Nigerian claiming Patriotic.

You guys will be defeated soonest.

Nigerians are not yet ready for democarcy.

shox:
dem no mention apc, you don write epistle

This una job hard abeg

The person you mentioned did not also mentioned Apc..

Tell Obi to get you glasses

Gunayo:
Ekiti with stomach infrastructure. Not surprised. Na their way be that.

Una don start again with this holier thou art attitude. Tell me which states don't give out incentives? We saw 500, garri, malt and gala, Dpk, okpia, 1k, 5k etc.

Na watin politicians sabi be that feeding them with crumbs. This is there ways, After inflicting sufferings and pains. Na watin Dey there brain be that

PulaPower:
The person you mentioned did not also mentioned Apc..

Tell Obi to get you glasses

E be like say you dey get erection at the sight of my post.

Continue on your mandate

If e reach your turn, campaign empty handed in Nigeria. Average Nigerians expect politicians and celebrities to give them something. It's an unfortunate reality, not something to politicize, tribalize or religionize.
Ekiti is an APC stronghold BTW, just like we have traditional Republican states or Democrat states in the US. The election na formality, the current governor is favorite.

That is the best they know how to do. Share things.

I was telling someone Ekiti is one of the many reasons Nigeria is rendered to as a third world country.


You children were kidnapped in eda oniyo, they haven't brought them back and days after, your governor went to campaign and y'all went out in droves and even collected incentives while hailing him.


Lots of class educated and mental illiterate folks there.