In a statement on ARISE NEWS, Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Dayo Oketola, urged Nigerians to be wary of unverified social media claims related to the election.
"With BVAS in play, there is no room for ghost or hired voters," Oketola stated, reinforcing that individuals must be registered and accredited at their designated polling units to vote.
He cautioned against misinformation, saying, "We are in an age of AI, misinformation, and disinformation. Not everything you see is true."
The election witnessed a notable voter turnout of 50.116%, one of the highest in recent off-cycle elections, according to INEC's records. Oketola attributed this success to improved electoral preparedness and an increased willingness among voters to engage in the democratic process.
"This turnout reflects that adequate planning and logistics can effectively combat voter apathy," he asserted.
The peaceful conclusion of the election signals a growing maturity in Nigeria’s democracy, despite the tensions observed during the campaign period.
"Despite fearmongering leading up to the election, a winner has been declared, marking a significant level of democratic maturity for Nigeria," Oketola added.
Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party emerged victorious with 511,067 votes, defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who garnered 444,815 votes.
As the dust settles on the election, INEC's commitment to transparency and integrity in the electoral process remains clear.
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