The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that the just concluded Saturday governorship election was generally successful.
Mr Oluwole Osaze -Uzzi said this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.
He said while the deployment of logistics went as planned, over 92 per cent of the polling units commenced on schedule.
“Basically, the election was generally successful. We are happy that the logistic delivery went in accordance to the way it was planned.
“Over 92 per cent of the polling units opened as scheduled. We are satisfied with the conduct of the election.
“We also commended the peaceful conduct the of the people of Ekiti State, not withstanding the couple of few places where there were issues.
“We note the comments of election observers on the use of money.
“We look forward to work with the Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders on how to address this in future elections.”
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