Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission – SIEC

Vision:

To organize, undertake and supervise all elections into the sixteen (16) Local Government Councils in Ekiti State. In further pursuance of this, it is to render such advice as it may consider necessary to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC – a co-electoral management body in the State) on the completion of the register of voters in so far as that register is applicable to Local Government elections in Ekiti State. It aspires to be one of the best Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in Nigeria and conduct elections that meet the aspirations of Ekiti people.

Our Mission

To exercise the power conferred on it by Section 9a(i)(c) of Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment Law 2011) and other laws enabling it in that behalf, to conduct, to conduct free and fair elections into elective posts in all the Local Government Councils in Ekiti State, in a transparent and efficient manner. To serve as an independent and effective Election Management Body (EMB) committed to the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in Ekiti State.

In accordance with Section 9, of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission Law No.3 of 2001, the functions include the following:

1. Organize, conduct, and supervise all Local Government elections in Ekiti State.
2. Monitor political party campaigns and enforce electoral regulations.
3. Administer Oaths of Office to Electoral Officers.
4. Delimit additional electoral wards in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
5. Conduct voter and civic education programs.
6. Promote democratic electoral processes across the State.
7. Conduct referendum where required by law.
8. Perform other functions assigned by the Constitution or any other applicable law.

5.1 The Commission consists of:
 Chairman (Chief Electoral Commissioner)
 Six Commissioners

5.2 Existing Departments
1. Administration and Supplies
2. Finance and Accounts
3. Logistics and Field Services
4. Planning, Research and Statistics
5. Media and Publicity

5.3 Additional Departments
The Commission is equally proposing the establishment of these other two departments:
 Works Department
 Legal Services Department

The key values guiding the EKSIEC in the performance of its duties and pursuit of its Mission/Vision are as follows:

1. Integrity – maintaining honesty and truthfulness in all dealings with all stakeholders and political actors.
2. Impartiality – ensuring and providing level playing ground for all political actors.
3. Transparency – openness in all activities and its relationships with all stakeholders.
4. Credibility – Trustworthiness in all activities thereby remaining an Institution that people can trust.
5. Equity – ensuring fairness and justice in its dealings with all stakeholders.
6. Team Work – creating a conducive work environment that promotes team spirit among its staff at all levels.

6.1       Administration and Supplies Department – The department is sub-divided into two:

1. Administration Division
2. Supply Division

6.1.2    Responsibilities:

• Oversees the personnel and the general administration of the Commission
• Oversees procurement and store

6.2                   Finance and Accounts Department – The department is sub-divided into                         two:

1. Finance and Accounts

6.2.1    Responsibilities:

• The preparation and payment of the salaries of both the staff and the Commission members.
• It is saddled with responsibilities of receipts and payments of the Commission and render returns on the same to the Office of the Accountant General.
• Budget preparation and rendering returns on budget to the Ministry of Budget and House of Assembly Committee on Finance and A
• Maintenance of the Commission’s book of accounts and transacts every banking and financial enterprises.

6.3       Logistics and Field Services Department – The department is sub-divided into     two:

1. Logistics
2. Field Services.

6.3.1    Responsibilities:

• Preparation and conduct of local government elections
• Delimitation of additional wards
• Advisory roles to the Independent National Electoral Commission
• Handles litigation matters that may arise from the LGA election (in place of the Legal Department that is not in existence).

6.4       Planning, Research and Statistics Department – The department is sub-divided into three:

1. Planning Unit
2. Research Unit

• Statistics Unit

6.4.1    Responsibilities:

• Preparing strategic and annual work plans.
• Conducting research on electoral processes and administration.
• Collecting, analyzing, and managing electoral data.
• Maintaining statistical records of the Commission’s
• Developing policies and operational guidelines.
• Monitoring and evaluating the Commission’s
• Producing statistical reports and publications.
• Supporting evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinating institutional research and innovation.
• Advising management on planning and policy issues.

6.5       Media and Publicity: The department is sub-divided into three:

1. Publicity Unit
2. Broadcast/Media Unit

• Voter Education Unit

6.5.1    Responsibilities:

• Handle media relations.
• Issues press releases and official statements.
• Develops voter education programmes.
• Coordinates voter awareness campaigns.
• Engages civil society and community group on voter education.
• Responds to enquiry from voters and stakeholders.
• Receives complaints and feedback
• Provides election-related information through telephone, email, and other communication channel.

7.0       Local Government Offices
The Commission maintains functional and operational offices across all sixteen (16) Local Government Areas and twenty two (22) Local Council Development Areas of Ekiti State. Each field office is headed and managed by an appointed Electoral Officer (EO).

On-Going Project / Programmes
The Commission is currently undertaking preparation for the 2026 Local        Government Area (LGA) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) Elections,             which are scheduled   to hold on 12^th December, 2026.

Below is the Timetable outlining the key activities leading up to the Election.