In Ekiti State’s governorship election, former governor Ayodele Fayose casts his vote at Polling Unit 1, St. David Primary School, Afao-Ekiti (Irepodun/Ifelodun local government area). After voting, Fayose publicly predicts an overwhelming victory for Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the governor’s chances in positive terms and pointing to the state of affairs and public mood.
Other reports also highlight the scale of voter turnout in Afao-Ekiti, Fayose’s hometown, on election day. Separately, Ekiti North Senator Cyril Fasuyi expresses optimism for the election outcome, saying Oyebanji is likely to win.
One report cites results from a specific polling unit associated with Fayose’s area: Oyebanji is said to secure 448 votes at Polling Unit 001, St. David’s Primary School/Maternity Area, Afao-Ekiti, defeating his closest rivals. The outlets collectively describe Fayose’s endorsement/prediction of Oyebanji while documenting voting activity and early polling-unit figures.
