The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the Ekiti State Governorship election will be held on Saturday 20th June, 2026 as earlier announced.

Naija Trend Compass (NTC) reports the confirmation is contained in the notice of election released by INEC on Wednesday.

Recall that the electoral umpire, in May, for the first time, announced the Saturday 20th June, 2026 date for the Ekiti State Governorship election.

INEC disclosed that the publication of the notice of election is in line with Section 28(1)&(2) of the Electoral Act 2022, as amended.

The commission affirmed that the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship election “shall be conducted in the 16 (sixteen) local government areas (LGAs) of the State”.

In the notice, INEC disclosed that the election will take place across all 2,445 polling units in Ekiti and that the exercise will commence from 8:30 am.

“Only persons whose names appear on the register of voters and have valid permanent voter card shall be allowed to vote.

“Voters shall only vote at polling units where they are registered.

“The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) shall be used for the accreditation of voters.

“No pvc, no voting,” the notice of election for the Ekiti State Governorship election released by INEC reads.