The Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) has officially declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election.
The announcement was made after the final collation of results, confirming Oyebanji’s clear lead over other contenders in a tightly monitored electoral process across Ekiti State.
Final Election Results
According to the official declaration:
Total registered voters: 988,251
Total accredited voters: 384,940
Total votes cast: 382,109
Valid votes: 375,777
Rejected votes: 6,332
Votes Scored by Political Parties
All Progressives Congress (APC): 319,224
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP): 40,543
African Democratic Congress (ADC): 12,872
With a wide margin of victory, Oyebanji comfortably secured the governorship seat, maintaining APC’s political dominance in the state.
Electoral Outcome and Reaction
