Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji calls for calm and patience as the 2026 governorship election proceeds amid reports of technical challenges at some polling units. After casting his vote at his designated polling unit, Oyebanji urges voters to wait to allow accreditation and voting to continue. Multiple outlets report that he tells residents that everyone who comes out to vote will be allowed to do so.
Oyebanji also says he has received assurances from Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, regarding the voting process for affected voters. The reports reference issues linked to election technology, including BVAS-related glitches in some areas, which reportedly disrupt voter accreditation and delay voting at particular polling units. Despite these disruptions, the governor’s message focuses on voters remaining orderly and continuing to participate while election staff address the technical problems.
The outlets present the same overall account: Oyebanji votes, urges patience, and cites INEC reassurances that the voting rights of those who turned out will be protected.
