Ekiti Deputy Governor Hails Voter Turnout, Confident in APC
Ekiti Deputy Governor Funmilayo Afuye praised the high voter turnout in the governorship election, calling it encouraging and expressing optimism about APC's victory.
Ekiti Deputy Governor Funmilayo Afuye praised the high voter turnout in the governorship election, calling it encouraging and expressing optimism about APC's victory.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has urged voters to be patient as glitches with the voting machines are resolved, assuring that all voters will be allowed to cast their ballots.
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose predicts an overwhelming victory for incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the ongoing governorship election, despite Fayose being a PDP chieftain.
ADC governorship candidate Dare Bejide says voter turnout is impressive but marred by APC cash distribution at polling booths in Ekiti State election.
Joseph Adu, 98, voted in Ekiti, crediting Obafemi Awolowo for his lifelong political engagement and commitment to democracy.
Live updates from the Ekiti State governorship election 2026: results from polling units, collation centres, and reactions from parties and observers.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC has won re-election in Ekiti State, sweeping all 16 local government areas and setting a record as the first governor to win back-to-back terms.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of APC wins all 16 local government areas in Ekiti governorship election, INEC announces in early hours of Sunday.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC won re-election in Ekiti State, securing all 16 local government areas and setting a record as the first governor to win back-to-back since 1999.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC has won all 16 local government areas in the Ekiti State governorship election, according to INEC results announced early Sunday.
INEC declares APC's Rabiu Aiki winner of the Zuru State Constituency by-election for the Kebbi State House of Assembly, securing a mandate from voters.
Ebonyi LP Secretary Comrade Innocent Igiri announces plan to leave the party and support Governor Nwifuru's reelection, citing zoning violations and achievements.
PDP chieftain Pastor Omoyajowo Samson claims APC shared ₦15,000–₦20,000 per voter in Ekiti election, yet PDP won without distributing cash, highlighting integrity.
Voting in the Zuru State Constituency by-election ended peacefully across 200 polling units. Collation is underway with low turnout but no security breaches reported.
Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, brother of ex-Governor Ayo Fayose, calls for the cancellation of Afao-Ekiti governorship election results, citing deliberate vote manipulation and inducement.
PDP governorship candidate Wole Oluyede secured 113 votes against APC's 84 in Polling Unit 6, Ugele/Aroku Ward 3, Ikere LGA, as Ekiti election results trickle in.
Reps member Kolawole David Akinlayo expresses confidence in Governor Biodun Oyebanji's re-election bid, citing massive voter turnout and strong grassroots support in Ekiti North constituency.
APC won Senator Adaramodu's polling unit with 137 votes, defeating ADC's 17 votes in the Ekiti governorship election, as results show strong support for Governor Oyebanji.
Accord Party in Ekiti reaffirms support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as presidential candidate for 2027, vowing to rescue Nigeria from Tinubu's government failures.
Ahead of Ekiti's June 20 governorship election, residents hope for a peaceful poll. Police deploy DIG, AIG, anti-terror squad; observers warn of vote-buying and disinformation.
The African Action Congress calls on Nigerians to protect democratic space and reaffirms Omoyele Sowore as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
The campaign organisation of former IGP Abubakar Adamu has endorsed Labour Party candidate Labaran Maku for the Nasarawa North senatorial by-election scheduled for June 20.
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Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has rejoined the PDP in Ogun State, receiving the party's flag for Ogun Central senatorial district ahead of the 2027 elections.
PDP supporters in Oyo State, led by governorship candidate Hazeem Gbolarumi, held a procession in Ibadan to honour late political strongman Lamidi Adedibu, celebrating his grassroots politics and mentorship.
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APC chairman Tony Okocha says Rivers State is heading for political stability and good governance after Governor Fubara's withdrawal, with a coalition led by Nyesom Wike.
NDC National Secretary Ikenna Enekweizu reveals Peter Obi wanted Aisha Yesufu to run for AMAC/Gwari House of Representatives seat, not the FCT Senate seat.
Dr Ojukwu Nzube, NDC consensus candidate for Amac/Bwari Federal Constituency, promises to allocate half of constituency resources to youth empowerment, healthcare, and economic development if elected.