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
The result, announced at the state collation centre, was received with celebrations from APC supporters across Ekiti State, while opposition parties are expected to review the outcome in line with electoral procedures.
Election observers noted that the process reflected a significant voter turnout based on accredited figures, with valid votes accounting for the majority of ballots cast.
Biodun Oyebanji is now expected to continue governance in Ekiti State, focusing on development policies and political stability in the region.
