There was noticeable voter apathy in Iṣan-Ekiti on Saturday morning as many residents stayed away from polling units following the killing of a youth in the community by an unidentified police officer on the eve of the governorship election.
Observation by newsmen revealed that electoral activities commenced amid low voter turnout, with many residents expressing concerns over the tragic incident.
Speaking on the development, the Onisan of Iṣan-Ekiti, Oba Adejuwon, clarified that the incident was not politically motivated.
According to the monarch, the unfortunate incident was a disagreement between two youths in the community and should not be linked to election-related violence.
Other community stakeholders, including the representative of the women in the community, Adesola Adejuwon, the President of the Iṣan Progressive Union, Professor Mathew Oluwamukomi, and Olaoluwa Daodu, appealed to residents to remain calm and participate in the electoral process.
They assured the public that the situation had been brought under control and urged eligible voters to come out peacefully and exercise their constitutional right to vote.
The community leaders also called on security agencies to ensure the safety of residents and maintain peace throughout the election period.
