As voting continues in the Ekiti State governorship election, media personality and political commentator, Isaac Fayose, has stirred fresh controversy with his remarks about the credibility and impact of the ongoing electoral process.
Fayose, speaking amid reports and developments from polling units across the state, claimed that the outcome of elections in Nigeria has little or no effect on the continuity of government, suggesting that the system is already heavily influenced.
According to him, “No election can change this government in Nigeria. Look at what is happening in the Ekiti State election.”
The comment, which has since generated reactions across political circles and social media platforms, comes at a time when voters in Ekiti are casting their ballots to decide the next governor of the state.
The election, closely monitored by stakeholders, features major political parties including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Security presence has been heightened across various local government areas to ensure a peaceful process, while electoral officials continue the collation of results.
Fayose’s statement reflects growing public debate over electoral transparency and voter confidence in Nigeria’s democratic system, especially during high-stakes governorship contests such as Ekiti’s.
Observers note that Ekiti State elections have historically drawn national attention due to their competitive nature and the political significance of the state in Nigeria’s South-West region.