#EkitiDecides2026: Police say Isan unrest not connected to governorship poll, give reason for reported fracas

Posted on June 20, 2026 by AFP News

Police authorities in Ekiti State dismissed reports linking unrest in Isan Ekiti to the governorship election, insisting the incident stemmed from a football match while describing the poll as peaceful with high voter turnout.

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Police authorities in Ekiti State dismissed reports linking unrest in Isan Ekiti to the governorship election, insisting the incident stemmed from a football match while describing the poll as peaceful with high voter turnout.

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