The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented the certificates of return to the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye. Sharing pictures of the certificate presentation on Tuesday, the Ekiti State Government on its official X handle said that the event marked more than a……
The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented the certificates of return to the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye.
Sharing pictures of the certificate presentation on Tuesday, the Ekiti State Government on its official X handle said that the event marked more than a constitutional process; “it represents a renewed mandate to build on the progress already being recorded in Ekiti State.
“As a new term begins, the focus remains on sustainable economic growth, improved service delivery, human capital development, and inclusive governance. Congratulations to the Governor, Deputy Governor, and the people of Ekiti State on this important democratic milestone.”
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TVC News Online reports that Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election held on Saturday after securing 319,224 votes, according to the final results released by INEC.
The final results were announced in the early hours of Sunday by the Chief Collation Officer, Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA).
According to the results, the APC defeated its closest challenger, Dr Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 40,543 votes. Ambassador Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) finished third with 12,872 votes, while the Action Democratic Party (ADP) garnered 1,269 votes.
Other parties recorded significantly lower figures in the election. The Action Alliance (AA) polled 126 votes, the African Action Congress (AAC) secured 195 votes, the Labour Party (LP) received 276 votes, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) got 163 votes, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) polled 98 votes, while the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) recorded 113 votes. The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) secured 59 votes, the Action Peoples Party (APP) received 61 votes, and the Accord Party polled 564 votes.