Nigeria, June 18 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials for Saturday's governorship poll in Ekiti State, marking the start of the final phase of preparations for the exercise.

The distribution began on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) premises in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, where ballot papers, result sheets and other sensitive materials are set to be dispatched to the state's 16 local government areas under the supervision of electoral officials, security agencies and representatives of political parties.

The distribution of the materials is a critical component of election preparations, as it ensures ballot papers, result sheets and other es...