By Nwafor Sunday
The ongoing gubernatorial election in Ekiti state, today took several dimensions as Nigerians both home and abroad took to the social media to disclose their opinion about the election.
Below are the opinions of Nigerians in the ongoing election in Ekiti state:
At Ikole Ward 3 Unit 4, an attempt was made by Sunday Owoeye, Segun Oni and Adewunmi (a.k.a Pepper) to snatch ballot box at the PU. The 3 are said to be suspected APC thugs. Sunday Owoeye was taking away by NSCDC vehicle.
Premium Times witnessed it all @segalink pic.twitter.com/oHwYA3tGMn— The NgTimes (@Nigerian_times) July 14, 2018
ward 10 unit 2 ( ONIGARI ADO-EKITI) This APC man was arrested some minutes back sharing #10,000 each.
but came back after very shot moment he left with the securities, here he is sharing money again and colliding with the prison officer MAMUMU.K.K #EkitiDecides2018 @segalink pic.twitter.com/HKrO5oApEl— The NgTimes (@Nigerian_times) July 14, 2018
Ekiti Decides: Drama as Apc agent, Kazeem threatens to ‘cut off’ fingers of whoever votes for opposition @segalink @inecnigeria @adeyanjudeji https://t.co/YXborsC6LD pic.twitter.com/taoZVRStQZ
— The NgTimes (@Nigerian_times) July 14, 2018
10:31 ward A unit 006, aged people are struggling to get themselves accredited, the INEC officers and security men put it in order@CDDWestAfrica @ptcij #SnapAndSend #EkitiDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/SqGYtwh9g1
— Premium Times (@PremiumTimesng) July 14, 2018
Just in: Ado Ekiti LGA Ward 11 unit 4 APC are buying votes for 10.000 naira and also forcing people that are not willing to collect the money to vote as well.@USEmbassyAbuja@SituationRoomNg@inecnigeria@Policeng@NDI@EUinNigeria
@PaulTArkwrigh#EkitiDecides2018#EkitiSR2018— johnali (@johnali40169446) July 14, 2018
VIDEO: APC agent shares N5, 000 in Igbemo . #EkitiDecides2018 @Gidi_Traffic @inecnigeria @PoliceNG @USEmbassyAbuja @BBCNews @UKinNigeria pic.twitter.com/8uCtxd723F
— corruptionreporter (@corruptionrep) July 14, 2018
According to @AMADICHIMA vote buying all the way. N2000 naira is the price for now.
Why are we Nigerians like this? Selling your future for just 2k.
Four years is too much to endure hardship.
Meanwhile follow @AMADICHIMA for election update.#EkitiDecides2018
— CONFIDENCE (@realNCNC) July 14, 2018
At Ward B unit 2:Baptist primary School at iwoti, Ekti …CARD READER NOT CAPTURING ELDER PEOPLE THERE. @inecnigeria
— The NgTimes (@Nigerian_times) July 14, 2018
#EkitiDecides : Alleged commotion at voting area PO14, Ward 9.@inecnigeria officials allegedly confused and trying to reach the SPO. APO 3 allegedly said the APC party agents called the security personnel aside and then they suddenly deserted
— The NgTimes (@Nigerian_times) July 14, 2018
#Ekiti2018 Election:
APC thugs currently chasing away potential Voters at Okela, Ado Ekiti. @segalink @adeyanjudeji
— The NgTimes (@Nigerian_times) July 14, 2018
Fayemi boys are everywhere… They are distributing money in Ekiti
— Xhaka Laca Boom (@Mayoral_OP) July 14, 2018
#EkitiDebate2018 Update: Egbe Ekiti gboyin LGA, PDP agents have been chased out of all polling units in the presence of @PoliceNG officers, and they have been instructed to leave all wards, @APCNigeria agents and thugs have taken control of all wards @inecnigeria @EU_Commission
— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) July 14, 2018
APC printed over 4,000 JACKETS and STICKERS for THUGS to wear and move around as ELECTION OBSERVERS.
APC thugs are to operate under the guise of ELECTION OBSERVERS.
— Lere Olayinka – Aresa 1 (@OlayinkaLere) July 13, 2018
Ekiti people can’t be intimidated or scared out of voting for their preferred candidate…their pounded yam diet is not for the bowels only #ekitidecides #EkitiDecides2018
— IFEDAYO (@Hefedaryoh) July 14, 2018
Eleka the incoming governor is about to add to its bulks of votes #ekitidecide #ekiti2018
— IFEDAYO (@Hefedaryoh) July 14, 2018
Ekiti is still calm but I know it won’t remain like this till evening
— IFEDAYO (@Hefedaryoh) July 14, 2018
Afta taking bribe 4rm different parties, u end up @ a bar but u 4got dat d company dat sells d beer still pay tax 2d govt #EkitiDecides2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
#EkitiDecides2018 If u take bribe during d #ekitielection Pls dont complain abt unemployment cuz u already gave urself a job, dats ur office
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
Don’t easily judge by their white starched outfit, when they are elected they will start wearing black fabrics upandan #EkitiDecide2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
Gud 2c all governorship candidate in d midst of d masses, but remember dis d last tym u will see them once they are elected #EkitiDecide2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
Poverty will not leave ur generation if u hv been brainwashed this morning because of handouts given 2u by govt officials #EkitiDecides2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
#Ekitielection To d NYSC in Ekiti, pls don’t let any1 control u just because he/she gave u table & chair at d polling boot #EkitiDecides2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
#ekitielection If u don’t vote, please don’t complain when they inflict pain on u in the next 4yrs, ur 👍 is very important#Ekitidecide2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
They will come to ur area, pretend 2b humble & ready 2 serve but let them enter d office as a governor, They will torment u #EkitiDecide2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
They will come to ur area, pretend 2b humble & ready 2 serve but let them enter d office as a governor, They will torment u #EkitiDecide2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
NP @Asa_official and @Iamancestor “PETE PETE” #EkitiDecide2018 #Ekiti2018 #ekitielection DONT BE DECEIVED, LISTEN 2 DIS SONG B4 U TAKE BRIBE
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
U’re poor, just like me but what will the five Thousand Naira gotten from d #ekitielection do 4u and ur family #EkitiDecides2018 #Ekiti2018
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
#EkitiDecides2018 Don’t let any political party take ur joy with just 5k, 2 Congo of rice & groundnut oil. Think abt tomorrow #ekitielection
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
Gdmrng 2d ppl of Ekiti State, May ur votes counts & there won’t be trouble ijn, The power is in ur finger #EkitiDecides2018 #ekitielection
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
Gdmrng 2d ppl of Ekiti State, May ur votes counts & there won’t be trouble ijn, The power is in ur finger #EkitiDecides2018 #ekitielection
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
Don’t take bribe, if u wld do such make sure its enough 4u & ur family till 2020. A word is enough 4d wise #EkitiDecide2018 #ekitielection
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
#EkitiDecide2018 Whatever result we get after the #ekitielection Then it’s what every individual want…Go out and vote!
— Aribisala Ololade (@Mistar_Manny) July 14, 2018
There shall be no blood shed in Ekiti elections today. God will intervene and the right person wins. Amen 🙏🏽
— KINGEST 👑 O’JELU🇳🇬🦅 (@ogbeniykay) July 14, 2018
Razzmatazz in Nigeria Politics… A Governor of a State exhibiting his stupidity on public Tv… 🤦♂️
— KINGEST 👑 O’JELU🇳🇬🦅 (@ogbeniykay) July 11, 2018
The people in power should please have mercy on the citizens… The nation is really becoming unbearable 😢🇳🇬 #PrayForNigeria #worldcup #Nigeria
— KINGEST 👑 O’JELU🇳🇬🦅 (@ogbeniykay) July 11, 2018
RT @OnlyinNigeria: Money decides today APC vs PDP #EkitiDecides2018 it is a shame but unfortunately untill we take education and uplifting our citizens seriously this will be it for the foreseeable future #Nigeria #collectpvcforcash pic.twitter.com/6FwQf5N1v7
— kindly follow back after retweet🙏🏾 (@TheRetweeterNg) July 14, 2018
RT @Itiroro: When u are done eating ur future and those of ur children no one should hear u cry out. #thepain of #elections in #Nigeria https://t.co/Rb7dirx1TE
— kindly follow back after retweet🙏🏾 (@TheRetweeterNg) July 14, 2018
RT @watsupafrica: #Nigeria: Ekiti Poll: Card Reader Malfunction Ruffles PDP Candidate Eleka As Voting Begins https://t.co/lGNWObhl1T
— kindly follow back after retweet🙏🏾 (@TheRetweeterNg) July 14, 2018
113 years old woman helped to the poling unit in Esan, Ekiti as #EkitiDecides pic.twitter.com/C684TAYz3m
— PDP Youth Frontier (@PDPNYF) July 14, 2018
L.G.A: Ado-Ekiti
Ward: 001(Udi)
P.U: 01
Party Agents misunderstanding.
One pours acid on the other.#EkitiDecide2018 pic.twitter.com/bceEpFLoRm— PDP Youth Frontier (@PDPNYF) July 14, 2018
11:15 am Ballot Box destroyed and votes scattered on the ground by thugs at Unit 4, Ward 3, Ikole East, Ikole LGA. Voters waiting patiently for inec to replace the destroyed ballot box for voting to continue. No ballot paper was taken.#EkitiDecides
— PDP Youth Frontier (@PDPNYF) July 14, 2018
A PDP agent beaten by thugs for standing at the voting area of polling unit 9, ward 8. She alleged that she was attacked because she had refused to dump the PDP for APC #EkitiDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/7IPO9L6hvX
— PDP Youth Frontier (@PDPNYF) July 14, 2018
Breaking News: #Ekiti2018 Election:
APC thugs currently chasing away potential Voters at Okela, Ado Ekiti.
The thugs are putting on red wrist bands to let the police know they are working for APC.
Victory is still certain for @OfficialPDPNig— PDP Youth Frontier (@PDPNYF) July 14, 2018
#Ekitidecide Just in: Ojado LGA ward 2 unit 10& 11 PDP supporter are not allowed to cast Their votes and those who vote for APC are given 5,000
— PDP Youth Frontier (@PDPNYF) July 14, 2018
L.G.A: Ado-Ekiti
Ward: 001(Udi)
P.U: 01
Party Agents misunderstanding,
one pours acid on the other.#EkitiSR2018— PDP Youth Frontier (@PDPNYF) July 14, 2018
Meanwhile, @kfayemi‘s major contender is finding it difficult to cast his ballot. The card reader has been malfunctioning at Unit 007 Ward 2 in Ikere where the PDP candidate ought to vote https://t.co/xqw22ONNJr via @thecableng #EkitiDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/t9zwDli66K
— TheCable (@thecableng) July 14, 2018
PDP’s candidate, Prof. Kolapo Olusola Eleka gets accredited and eventually cast his vote#ekiti2018 #ekitivotes2018 pic.twitter.com/p9RxjzlgRA
— Daily Trust (@daily_trust) July 14, 2018
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