The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has successfully uploaded 83 percent of polling unit results from the ongoing 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV), marking another major step in the commission’s efforts to enhance transparency in the electoral process.
According to the electoral body, the uploaded results are available for public viewing on the IReV platform, allowing voters, political parties, observers, and other stakeholders to monitor the collation process in near real time.
The commission noted that the upload process is continuing across the state and assured Nigerians that all valid polling unit results would eventually be made available on the portal as they are received and verified.
Election officials reported that voting and result collation proceeded smoothly in most parts of the state, although there were isolated reports of logistical delays and minor technical challenges in some polling units.
Political parties participating in the election have continued to monitor the collation process closely, with candidates expressing optimism about their chances of victory.
INEC reiterated its commitment to conducting a credible, transparent, and peaceful election, urging political actors and supporters to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information while awaiting the final outcome.
Observers from civil society groups and election monitoring organizations have praised the relatively high rate of result uploads, describing it as an encouraging sign for electoral transparency and public confidence.
The IReV portal, introduced by INEC to improve openness in elections, enables citizens to view polling unit results online shortly after they are uploaded by electoral officers.
As collation continues, attention remains focused on the remaining results and the eventual declaration of the winner of what has become one of Nigeria’s most closely watched governorship contests.
With 83 percent of results already uploaded, analysts say the coming hours will be crucial in determining the final outcome of the election and shaping the political landscape of Ekiti State ahead of the next electoral cycle.
As the collation process enters its final stages, political parties and voters across Ekiti State are keeping a close watch on the IReV portal, refreshing their screens and awaiting the remaining results that will determine who becomes the state’s next governor.
The impressive upload rate of 83 percent has been hailed by election observers as a significant achievement, especially as the Ekiti governorship poll is widely seen as the first major test of the reforms introduced under the Electoral Act 2026. Stakeholders had earlier urged INEC to ensure seamless electronic transmission of results as a demonstration of its commitment to transparency and accountability. (The Guardian Nigeria)
According to election monitors, the high volume of results already available on IReV has helped boost public confidence in the process by allowing citizens to independently verify polling unit outcomes as collation progresses.
Political parties, however, continue to maintain a strong presence at collation centres, with agents scrutinizing figures and awaiting official declarations from INEC.
In Ado-Ekiti, supporters of the major contenders gathered in groups, following developments on television screens, mobile devices, and radio broadcasts. While some celebrated early leads reported from their strongholds, others urged caution, reminding supporters that only INEC has the constitutional authority to declare final results.
Election observers say the speed of uploads represents a marked improvement in the commission’s use of technology, noting that IReV remains an important transparency tool for publishing polling unit results after they have been manually counted and declared. (TheCable)
Despite the progress, analysts have urged patience as INEC works to complete the remaining uploads and final collation.
“The most important thing now is accuracy,” one election expert said. “Citizens want timely results, but they also want confidence that every vote is properly accounted for.”
Meanwhile, INEC has reassured voters that the remaining polling unit results will be uploaded as they are processed, urging the public to rely only on official channels and avoid spreading unverified claims.
With the race entering its decisive phase, the atmosphere across Ekiti remains tense but largely peaceful.
The coming hours are expected to be crucial as attention shifts from percentages on the IReV portal to the official announcement of the winner.
For now, all eyes remain on INEC as Ekiti awaits the outcome of one of the most closely watched governorship elections in recent years.
