APC Sweeps Ekiti South West LGA as Governorship Election Results Unfold
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner in Ekiti South West Local Government Area (LGA), the home turf of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dare Bejide. According to official results announced on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC secured a commanding victory with 14,705 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) placed second with 1,800 votes. Bejide, contesting on home ground, finished a distant third with only 1,076 votes.
INEC Declares Results Amid Peaceful Election Process
The 2026 Ekiti State governorship election has been largely peaceful, with isolated complaints, particularly allegations of vote-buying in some areas. Voting concluded on Saturday, June 20, and INEC has uploaded over 90% of polling unit results to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). Collation continues at INEC’s headquarters along Iyin Road in Ado-Ekiti, with national attention focused on the strategic southwest state as the outcome gradually takes shape.
Full Results from Ekiti South West LGA
Below are the detailed results from Ekiti South West LGA, as reported by Premium Times:
- All Progressives Congress (APC): 14,705 votes
- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP): 1,800 votes
- African Democratic Congress (ADC): 1,076 votes
- Other parties: Votes not specified but trailing behind the top three.
The result underscores the APC's stronghold in the region, despite the ADC candidate's local origin. Governor Oyebanji's performance highlights his party's dominance in the state.
What’s Next: Final Declaration Awaited
The final statewide result will be announced by INEC upon completion of collation across all 16 LGAs. As of now, the APC appears to maintain a significant lead in the overall count, but official confirmation is pending. More updates are expected as collation progresses.
