The Chairman of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission (EKSIEC), Hon. Justice Cornelius Ilori Akintayo (Rtd.), has urged residents of Ijero Local Government to actively participate in the December 12, 2026 Local Government election.

Akintayo made the call during a courtesy and sensitisation visit to Ijero Local Government, where he met with council officials as part of efforts by the Commission to increase public awareness and participation ahead of the election.

The EKSIEC Chairman expressed concern over what he described as the low level of public interest in the election, stressing that residents needed adequate information on the importance of participating in the democratic process at the grassroots.

He urged the council authorities to intensify public sensitisation and enlightenment ahead of the poll, saying greater awareness would contribute to a successful electoral process.

Akintayo also noted that political parties contesting the election should have commenced their campaigns in line with the approved electoral timetable.

He assured all participating political parties and candidates of EKSIEC’s commitment to fairness, justice and transparency, promising that the Commission would provide a level playing field for all contestants.

According to him, EKSIEC would discharge its responsibilities without fear or favour and conduct the election in accordance with relevant laws and guidelines.

Receiving the EKSIEC delegation at the Ijero Local Government Conference Hall on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Julius Abayomi Folowosele, the Director of Administration, Mr. Laolu Tosin, commended the Commission for the sensitisation exercise.

Tosin said the council chairman, being a product of the democratic process, had continued to support initiatives aimed at promoting democratic participation and encouraging residents to exercise their civic responsibilities.

He assured the Commission of the council’s continued cooperation and support before, during and after the December 12 election.

The EKSIEC chairman was accompanied by commissioners and the Permanent Secretary of the Commission.

The visit formed part of EKSIEC’s broader stakeholder engagement and sensitisation efforts ahead of the December 12, 2026 Local Government election across Ekiti State.