Ekiti Governorship Election 2026: Voters Head to Polls Today
Ekiti State voters elect a governor today among 14 candidates, with incumbent Biodun Oyebanji seeking a second term. Key contenders include PDP's Oluwole Oluyede.
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Ekiti Governorship Election: Voting Commences Early
Voting began early across Ekiti State for the governorship election, with accreditation starting between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. in many polling units, including the incumbent governor's unit.
Ekiti Election: CP Shogunle Reports Unprecedented Voter Turnout
Ekiti State Police Commissioner Abayomi Shogunle says the early voter turnout in the 2026 governorship election is unprecedented, with high participation in the first hour.
Ekiti poll: Accord candidate Falegan alleges vote-buying
Accord Party governorship candidate Opeyemi Falegan has alleged vote-buying at N20,000 per vote in the Ekiti election, accusing security agents of complicity.
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High Voter Turnout in Ikogosi-Ekiti Election
Large voter turnout recorded in Ikogosi-Ekiti governorship election. Voters arrived early, accreditation smooth with BVAS functioning. Elderly, women, youths actively participating.
Fayemi, Wife Vote at 12:12 p.m., Hail INEC Performance
Former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi and his wife Bisi voted at 12:12 p.m. in Oye LGA. Fayemi praised INEC's election conduct and condemned a police station arson, noting the community remained peaceful.
Low voter turnout in Enugu North by-election
The Enugu North Senatorial by-election saw low voter turnout despite peaceful proceedings across six local government areas, with materials arriving late in some areas.
APC, LP, APM Compete in Kano By-Election
APC, LP, and APM candidates contest Saturday's Dawakin Kudu/Warawa by-election in Kano State, with NDC opting out for 2027. Police enforce movement restriction and vow zero tolerance for malpractice.
Low Voter Turnout in Ilawe-Ekiti for Ekiti Governorship Election
Ilawe-Ekiti recorded low voter turnout during the Ekiti governorship election, with residents engaged in commercial activities and house chores instead of voting.
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INEC Declares Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti 2026 Gov Election
INEC declares APC's Biodun Oyebanji winner of the 2026 Ekiti governorship election with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP's Oluyede and ADC's Bejide.
INEC Declares Ekiti Guber Result in Fayemi's LGA
INEC announces Ekiti governorship election results in Oye LGA: APC wins with 18,975 votes, PDP gets 2,891, ADC scores 998.
Ekiti 2026: APC Leads with 158,579 Votes After 8 LGAs
INEC announces results from eight LGAs in Ekiti governorship election: APC leads with 158,579 votes, PDP 25,983, ADC 6,569. Collation ongoing in Ado Ekiti.
APC Defeats ADC, PDP in Ekiti South West LGA 2026
INEC declares APC winner in Ekiti South West LGA as ADC candidate Bejide finishes third with 1,076 votes; Oyebanji leads with 14,705 votes.
INEC Declares Oyebanji Winner in Ekiti West LGA
INEC announced Governor Biodun Oyebanji of APC won Ekiti West LGA with 28,258 votes, defeating PDP's Wole Oluyede who got 3,644 votes in the Ekiti governorship election.
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APC Wins Ekiti 2026 Election in PDP Candidate's LGA
INEC declares APC winner in Efon LGA, Ekiti, defeating PDP candidate Oluyede in his home local government with 8,742 votes to 2,051.
INEC Declares APC Winner in First Ekiti LG Result
INEC announces APC winner in Ijero LGA for Ekiti governorship election: APC 25,506 votes, ADC 2,026, PDP 2,479. Total valid votes 30,180.
EkitiDecides2026: INEC Declares LGA Results Live
INEC begins official collation of results for Ekiti governorship election, with only APC and ADC party agents present at the collation centre.
EkitiDecides2026: Live LGA Results from INEC
Follow live updates of Ekiti governorship election results from 16 LGAs as INEC collates official figures at its headquarters. Stay informed with real-time declarations.
APC Wins Kano Bye-Election with 35,356 Votes
INEC declares APC's Shuaibu Rabiu winner of Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election in Kano with 35,356 votes.
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INEC to Begin Collation of Ekiti Governorship Election Results at 10 p.m.
INEC will start collating Ekiti governorship election results at 10 p.m. on Saturday, with 83.07% of polling unit results uploaded to IReV by 9:30 p.m.
APC's Oyebanji Wins Fayemi's Polling Unit in Ekiti Election
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC won 158 votes in former Governor Kayode Fayemi's polling unit during the Ekiti governorship election, amid rumours of Fayemi defecting to the ADC.
Oyebanji Wins Fayose's Polling Unit with 448 Votes
Governor Biodun Oyebanji secured 448 votes in former governor Ayo Fayose's polling unit, defeating the ADC (37 votes) and PDP (4 votes) in the Ekiti governorship election.
Ekiti 2026: INEC uploads 90% of results on IReV
INEC has uploaded 90% of Ekiti governorship election results to IReV, with 2,208 of 2,445 polling units reported as collation continues.
UK Observers in Ekiti 2026: Free Polls Key to Nigeria Partnership
The UK government sent observers to Ekiti State's 2026 gubernatorial election, stating that free, fair, and peaceful polls are vital for Nigeria's democracy and the enduring UK-Nigeria partnership.
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ADC Wins First Polling Unit in Ekiti 2026 Governorship Election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has won its first polling unit in the Ekiti 2026 governorship election, defeating the APC at Agaba Ola Hall with 33 votes to 29.
INEC Uploads 36% of Ekiti Election Results to IReV
INEC has uploaded 846 out of 2,445 polling unit results (36%) to the IReV portal for the Ekiti governorship election as of 6:00 p.m. on June 20, 2026.
APC's Oyebanji Defeats ADC Candidate at His Polling Unit
In the Ekiti governorship election, APC's Biodun Oyebanji defeated ADC candidate Dare Bejide at Bejide's own polling unit, securing 140 votes against 37.
Shehu Sani Predicts Oyebanji Victory in Ekiti Election
Senator Shehu Sani forecasts Governor Biodun Oyebanji's win in Ekiti State as polling unit results arrive, sparking debates on election integrity.
Oyebanji Wins at Senate Leader's Polling Unit in Ekiti Election
Governor Biodun Oyebanji secured a landslide victory at Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele's polling unit, polling 164 votes against PDP's 8 votes in the Ekiti governorship election.
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Voters Chase EFCC Operatives Away During Ekiti 2026 Election
Voters at Polling Unit 10, Ward B, Iyin-Ekiti chased away EFCC operatives during the Ekiti 2026 governorship election, briefly disrupting voting before it continued peacefully.
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