The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declares incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Multiple outlets report that INEC makes the declaration in Ado-Ekiti, following collation of results from across the state’s 16 local government areas. Oyebanji is credited with 319,224 votes, securing a second term, while his main challengers receive substantially lower totals. The Nigerian Eye report adds that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Oluwole Oluyede scores 40,543 votes, and the African Democratic Party (ADP) candidate Dare Bejide polls 12,872 votes. It also states that INEC’s figures include 384,940 accredited voters, 375,777 valid votes, and 6,332 rejected votes. Other reports also describe Oyebanji’s campaign response after results are announced, with some mentioning that the APC wins across all local government areas and achieves a large share of the popular vote. Social media reactions follow INEC’s announcement as Nigerians comment on the result.
INEC declares APC’s Biodun Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declares incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Multiple o...
- INEC declares Biodun Oyebanji of the APC winner of the 2026 Ekiti governorship election.
- Oyebanji is reported to score 319,224 votes.
- The PDP candidate Oluwole Oluyede is reported to score 40,543 votes; ADP’s Dare Bejide is reported to score 12,872 votes.
- INEC’s declaration follows collation of results from all 16 local government areas in Ekiti.
- Reports state polling and collation occur on Saturday, with Oyebanji’s declaration made early Sunday at the state collation location in Ado-Ekiti.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the All Progressives Congress candidate and incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday. The governor was re-elected after polling 319,224 votes over his closest rivals in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Olumayokun Oluyede and African Democratic Congress, Dare Bejide, across […] The post INEC Declares APC’s Oyebanji Winner Of Ekiti Governorship Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.
2 months agoNigerians reacted on social media as Governor Biodun Oyebanji of APC wins the Ekiti State governorship election with 319,224 votes, securing a historic second term.
2 months agoGovernor Biodun Oyebanji celebrates a historic victory in the Ekiti gubernatorial election, securing all 16 local government areas and 85% of the popular vote.
2 months agoThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, who declared the results at about 3:13 a.m. on Sunday, said that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes. Oladiji, a professor and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, said that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oluwole Oluyede, scored 40,543 votes, while Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Party (ADP) polled 12,872 votes. According to her, a total of 384,940 voters were accredited for the election, with 375,777 valid votes, 6,332 rejected votes, and total votes cast. Voting, which began at about 8:31 a.m., ended officially at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, with more than 300,000 voters casting their ballots. The complete results of the governorship election, gathered from all 16 local government areas and collated at the State Collation Centre on Sunday, are presented below. Efon Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Joseph Ojo ADC – 201 APC – 8,742 PDP – 2,051 Ijero Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Olaniran Akanni ADC – 2,026 APC – 25,506 PDP – 2,479 Ikere Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Kehinde Jayeoba ADC – 245 APC – 11,116 PDP – 9,872 Emure Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Emmanuel Oluwafemi ADC – 732 APC – 14,325 PDP – 851 Ekiti South West Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Kola Oladunmoye Related News Ekiti: Oyebanji celebrates re-election victory, promises dividends for every household Kano by-election: INEC, security adjudge election peaceful, hitch-free Ekiti GUBER: Oyebanji secures landslide at senate leader Bamidele’s polling unit ADC – 1,076 APC – 14,705 PDP – 1,800 Ido/Osi Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Otalobi Akintunde ADC – 561 APC – 17,901 PDP – 1,449 Ekiti West Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Bolaji Stephen ADC – 674 APC – 28,258 PDP – 3,644 Ado Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Toye Fasinmirin ADC – 1,054 APC – 38,026 PDP – 3,817 Ilejemeje Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Kehinde Mogaji ADC – 579 APC – 8,984 PDP – 1,243 Ise/Orun Local Government Collation Officer: Dr. John Isa ADC – 365 APC – 12,907 PDP – 1,627 Oye Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Jide Popoola ADC – 998 APC – 18,975 PDP – 2,891 Moba Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Suleiman Adegboyega ADC – 994 APC – 20,500 PDP – 1,572 Ayekire/Gbonyin Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Oso Bamidele ADC – 314 APC – 17,133 PDP – 1,563 Ikole Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Sadiat Adifala ADC – 812 APC – 26,508 PDP – 750 Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Michael Adeyemi ADC – 511 APC – 29,278 PDP – 2,119 Ekiti East Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Olabode Olatunbosun ADC – 1,730 APC – 26,359 PDP – 2,795
2 months agoThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, made the declaration on Sunday, saying that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes. According to […] Ekiti 2026: INEC declares APC’s Oyebanji winner
2 months agoThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The post INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election appeared first on Vanguard News.
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