INEC says it will begin distributing newly printed permanent voter cards (PVCs) in Oyo State from October 9.
APC in Ebonyi has begun its campaign for the August 22 local government elections in Ikwo, with a resolve to garner massive grassroots mobilisation.
She said the initiative was aimed at creating a safer online environment.
Mr Adeleke said the work-free day was approved to enable public servants to prepare ahead of the August 15 governorship election and future polls in the state.
He noted that simplifying the PVC collection process would boost voter turnout.
He said Mr Hamzat possessed the competence, experience and leadership qualities required to sustain the state’s development strides.
He said Christians should see their PVCs as instruments of change and national transformation.
The governor said reports from across local government areas indicated that some agents were inducing residents with money to part with their PVCs.
Mr Oranye said that it was important for fathers to partake in training their children to imbibe morals for a better society.
INEC says the number of registered would-be voters in Ekiti has increased from 987,647 to 1,059,360 in 2026.
