VIDEO: Drama as Ekiti Voters Chase EFCC Operatives Out of Polling Unit

VIDEO: Drama as Ekiti Voters Chase EFCC Operatives Out of Polling Unit

There was mild drama at Polling Unit 10, Ward B, in Iyin-Ekiti on Saturday when some voters confronted operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and demanded their exit from the polling centre during the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election.

The incident occurred while voting was in progress, briefly creating tension at the polling unit before normalcy was restored.

According to eyewitnesses, the EFCC officials had arrived at the polling centre as part of the agency’s efforts to monitor and curb vote-buying, a major electoral offence that has continued to attract the attention of anti-corruption and security agencies during elections across Nigeria.

However, their presence was met with resistance from some voters, who questioned the reason for deploying anti-graft operatives directly to the polling unit.

The voters reportedly argued that there was no evidence of vote-buying at the centre and insisted that the EFCC officials leave the area. Videos circulating on social media showed residents confronting the operatives and escorting them away from the polling unit.

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Despite the brief confrontation, the situation did not escalate into violence, and the electoral process continued peacefully after the officials withdrew from the area.

The incident comes amid heightened efforts by the EFCC and other security agencies to combat electoral malpractice, including vote-buying, voter inducement and other offences capable of undermining the credibility of elections.

Ahead of the poll, security agencies deployed personnel across strategic locations in Ekiti State to ensure a peaceful and transparent election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had also assured voters of adequate arrangements to guarantee a free, fair and credible process.

Some voters at the polling unit expressed support for efforts to prevent vote-buying but maintained that law enforcement agencies must carry out their duties without creating fear or giving the impression of interference in the voting process.

Others argued that the presence of security and anti-corruption agencies is necessary to deter electoral offenders and preserve the integrity of the election.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the EFCC nor INEC had issued an official statement regarding the incident.

Meanwhile, voting and accreditation continued in many parts of the state without major disruptions, with voters turning out to participate in the closely watched Ekiti governorship election.

Political parties and election observers have continued to monitor developments across the state as the contest enters a crucial stage, with the outcome expected to shape Ekiti’s political landscape for the next four years.

VIDEO: Drama as Ekiti Voters Chase EFCC Operatives Out of Polling Unit