The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dare Bejide, rejects the result of the 2026 election. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Bejide says he rejects the outcome “in its entirety,” arguing that the election does not meet standards of credibility. He alleges that voting took place in conditions he describes as unsafe and highly chaotic, saying the atmosphere in some polling units was “almost like a war zone.” Bejide also accuses the ruling party of engaging in vote buying, though details of the allegations are not specified in the reports. Both outlets report that his rejection is based on perceived irregularities and the overall conduct of the poll rather than on a specific numerical margin. The rejection indicates the ADC candidate’s plan to contest the process, while the reported reactions from other parties or any official election body responses are not included in the provided sources.