Ekiti Speaker Aribasoye Calls for Mass Voter Registration, Cautions Against Political Blackmail

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By Lukman Babatope

As preparations for the next electoral cycle intensify, Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, has called on residents to take full advantage of the forthcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser to on Media, Babajide Agbeyo, the speaker emphasized that voter registration remains a critical step for citizens to influence leadership choices. “The need for active participation in the electoral process cannot be overemphasised. Anyone who wants to contribute to leadership selection through voting must take pre-election processes seriously to validate their rights,” he said.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 18 for the commencement of the CVR, starting with online pre-registration. Aribasoye, who represents Ikole Constituency Two, described the exercise as a golden opportunity for first-time voters and those who have yet to register.

Commending INEC’s steady improvement in election logistics, the Speaker urged the commission to ensure a smooth and stress-free process for all eligible voters in the state. He also appealed to political stakeholders, particularly within the All Progressives Congress (APC), to make voter mobilisation a priority in their re-election strategies for Governor Biodun Oyebanji and other party candidates.

“If we are working for the governor’s re-election and the APC’s continued dominance, we must ensure our supporters register to vote. Without that, we risk having larger campaign crowds but fewer valid voters,” he noted.

Aribasoye reaffirmed the House’s support for Governor Oyebanji’s administration, citing the legislature’s earlier unanimous motion to extend the governor’s mandate beyond 2026. He also recalled Ekiti’s historic early endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term — an endorsement that drew broad support from both party members and non-politicians.

However, the Speaker warned that the pre-election period often fuels misinformation and political mischief. He urged citizens to remain vigilant, resisting fake news, false alarms, and targeted blackmail against the governor, the legislature, or the presidency.

“This is the season when statements, actions, and policies will be twisted for political mischief. Ekiti is on the right track, and we won’t allow distractions to derail our progress. I advise our people to remain focused — this season will come and go,” Aribasoye stated.