Voters in Ekiti State are heading to polling units across the state on Saturday, June 20, to decide who will govern them for the next four years. The Ekiti State governorship election will see incumbent Governor Godwin Biodun Oyebanji seeking re-election for a second term.
Social Media Predictions
As voters prepare to cast their ballots, Nigerians on social media have shared their predictions on who will emerge victorious. A poll conducted by Legit.ng on X (formerly Twitter) revealed that 56% of respondents believe Governor Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 14 political parties and candidates are participating in the election. However, the race is primarily focused on three main contenders.
Top Contenders for Ekiti 2026 Governorship
- Biodun Oyebanji – All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Dr. Wole Oluyede – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- Dare Bejide – African Democratic Congress (ADC)
Poll Results Breakdown
According to the Legit.ng poll, 56% of respondents backed Governor Oyebanji, while 28% supported ADC candidate Dare Bejide. Only 16% predicted that PDP's Dr. Wole Oluyede would win the election.
Legit.ng emphasizes that this poll is purely for insight into possible voting patterns. INEC will conduct the official voting and declare the winner.
Analyst Weighs In
Political analyst Donald Okwuosa earlier predicted that Governor Oyebanji would secure re-election, citing incumbency advantage, emotional sentiment, and APC's stronghold in the state. He noted that the APC's grip on power fuels expectations for a decisive win ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The election results will be closely watched as a bellwether for the political landscape in the South-West region.
