…the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, to be on the alert regarding the upcoming governorship election in the state. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said Adeleke has been ‘anointed’ to win the election but the APC will make moves to snatch victory from him. The cleric war…

He also praised the Chairman and members of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council for their commitment, hard work and strategic engagement throughout the campaign period, which culminated in the party's victory at the polls. The Governor noted that the outcome of the election further demonstrates the d…

Yiaga Africa has expressed concern regarding the low voter turnout for the Ekiti governorship election that took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The election monitoring organization indicated that its preliminary estimates suggest that the turnout for this election ranged from 34.0% to 38.1%, based on data it gathere…

…Ekiti voters for the confidence reposed in his administration, saying the outcome of the governorship election had placed a greater responsibility on his shoulders. "I have a proper understanding of the responsibility that this victory has placed on my shoulders. It is a responsibility of service to the people of Ekiti…

…in as Governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, after emerging victorious in the 2022 governorship election, marking the commencement of his first term in office. In August 2025, Oyebanji announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council with immediate effect.

…speaks on journey ahead Speaking shortly after he was declared winner of Saturday's governorship election, the governor-elect expressed gratitude to the people of the state for the confidence reposed in his administration, saying the outcome of the poll had placed a greater responsibility on his shoulders. Oyebanji sai…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared him winner of Saturday's governorship election. The governor, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, described the outcome of the poll as a profound expression of confidence and trust from the people of Ekiti State. According to…

…interview on Arise Television on Saturday night. He was reacting to the 2026 Ekiti state governorship election which took place across the state on Saturday. The state PDP mouthpiece also alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its members were seen trading votes. “Democracy in Nigeria is now reduced to tr…

Violence, vote buying and other irregularities tainted the Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reports that electorates in about 2,445 polling units in the 16 local government areas of the state turned out on Saturday to elect thei…

…elections. The ruling immediately threw the political environment into confusion. With governorship elections approaching in Osun and Ekiti and preparations for the 2027 general elections already underway, questions arose over the fate of candidates who had emerged from the primaries of the affected parties. The uncert…

…as of 7pm on Saturday, representing 83.7 percent of total results from the Ekiti State governorship election. The figure represents a significant jump from the 35.5 percent uploaded barely 30 minutes earlier. 2. Residents of Igboho in Oyo State were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant…

…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 Oladiji, the candidate of the Peoples De…

…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-C…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of Saturday’s governorship election, Oyebanji said the people of Ekiti had overwhelmingly endorsed continuity, stability and development. He expressed gratitude to residents for delivering what he described as a historic mandate, noting that the o…

Mr Oyebanji was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

The Movement for Credible Elections has called for urgent investigations into allegations of vote buying, pre-thumbprinted ballot papers and the suspected distribution of uncollected voter cards during Saturday's Ekiti governorship election.

…a “marked and significant improvement” in election logistics for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Samson Itodo, Executive Director of the civil society organisation, noted a dramatic shift in efficiency compared to the state’s previous poll in 2022. […]

…victory at the polling unit of former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, in Saturday’s governorship election. Results announced at Ward 11, Polling Unit 9 (Ogilolo) in Isan-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area, showed the APC candidate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, dominating the ballot with 158 votes, while the African […]

…Congress, APC, Biodun Oyebanji, has taken an early lead as results of the state governorship election begin to trickle in. Oyebanji had earlier floored the African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate, Dare Bejide, in his own polling unit. The governor secured 140 votes while the ADC candidate only polled 37 votes. Acro…

…polling unit after securing 448 votes to defeat his closest rivals in Saturday’s governorship election. Results from Polling Unit 001, St. David’s Primary School/Maternity Area, Afao-Ekiti, in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, showed that the Oyebanji dominated the ballot, securing 448 of the 493 valid votes cas…

…at the polling unit of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, in Saturday’s governorship election, polling 448 votes to defeat his closest rivals by a wide margin. Results from Polling Unit 001, St David’s Primary School/Maternity Area, Afao-Ekiti, in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government […]

…of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were involved in vote-buying during the governorship election in Ekiti State. Adaramodu described the allegation as false and mischievous, claiming it was being propagated by members of the opposition. The senator, […]

As of 6 p.m., INEC had uploaded 34.60 per cent of the total polling unit results expected from Saturday's Ekiti State governorship election.

…at the polling unit of Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in Saturday's Ekiti governorship election. Announcing results, Polling Officer Ms. Elizabeth Oregbemeh said Oyebanji polled 164 votes. PDP governorship candidate Dr. Wole Oluyede scored 8 votes, while Action Democratic Party (ADP) candidate Mr. Ayodeji Ojo…

…and the governor Biodun Oyebanji has won his polling unit in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. Results from Polling Unit 003, Oyebanji's Compound, RA 04, Ekiti West LGA showes the governor polling 326 votes out of 333 accredited voters at the unit. The unit has 668 registered voters. The African Democratic…