Ekiti 2026: Accord Candidate Falegan Urges Peace, Neutrality Ahead of June 20 Poll
By Francis Adewumi
The Accord Party gubernatorial candidate for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Hon. Opeyemi David Falegan, has called for peaceful and credible electioneering across the state, urging all political actors to shun violence and uphold the terms of the recently signed Peace Accord.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Aide, Comrade Adewumi Francis, Falegan said the signing of the Peace Accord by virtually all candidates in the race must move beyond ceremony and translate into disciplined conduct on the ground.
“An accord has been signed by virtually all candidates of the political parties participating in the June 20 election. That signature is more than a formality. It is a covenant with the people of Ekiti State that we will seek power through persuasion, not intimidation,” the statement read.
Falegan stressed that violence, intimidation, thuggery, and any form of electoral malpractice should have no place in Ekiti politics.
He argued that the state’s development and future hinge on a free, fair, and credible process where voters can choose without fear.
He tasked fellow signatories to the accord to return to their camps and actively rein in supporters.
“To all of us who have signed the agreement, the work does not end at the signing table. We must go back to our respective camps and speak directly to our followers. Tell them clearly: maintain law and order. Protect the peace of Ekiti. No ambition is worth the blood of any Ekiti son or daughter,” he said.
The Accord candidate also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies deployed for the election to remain impartial and professional.
“INEC is the empire in this process. The security agencies are the guardians of order. Neither should be political. Their duty is to the people of Ekiti State and to the integrity of the ballot. When the referee is neutral and the field is level, the best idea wins,” Falegan stated.
He urged Ekiti citizens to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and prayerful for the peaceful conduct of the election, noting the state’s reputation for an enlightened and peace-loving electorate.
“Ekiti people deserve a contest of ideas, not a war of fists. Let June 20 be remembered as the day Ekiti chose peace, progress, and purposeful leadership. I urge everyone to be prayerful and committed to ensuring that this election sets a new standard for civility in our politics,” he concluded.
The June 20 governorship election will see candidates from multiple political parties contest to succeed the incumbent governor, with campaigns intensifying across the 16 local government areas of the state.