The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday secured a decisive victory at the polling unit of the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele.
According to results announced by the Presiding Officer, Ms Elizabeth Oregbemeh, Oyebanji polled a total of 164 votes, defeating other candidates by a wide margin.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Wole Oluyede, came second with 8 votes, while the Action Democratic Party (ADP) candidate, Ayodeji Ojo, recorded just 1 vote.
The result further reflected strong support for the incumbent governor in the area, as voting concluded peacefully at the polling unit.
Governor Speaks on Election Conduct
Earlier, Governor Oyebanji expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the governorship election across the state, describing the process as peaceful and largely orderly.
He made the remarks after casting his vote alongside his wife at Polling Unit 003, Oyebanji Compound, RA 06, Ekiti West Local Government Area.
The governor said reports from various parts of the state indicated smooth voting operations and encouraging voter turnout.
Despite the generally peaceful exercise, some polling units experienced technical challenges with electronic voter accreditation devices, which affected the speed of the process in the early hours.
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The devices reportedly struggled to properly capture the details of some voters, leading to delays in accreditation.
Reacting to the development, Oyebanji urged voters to remain calm and patient, assuring that electoral officials were working to resolve the issues and ensure a smooth voting process.
He encouraged residents across the state to continue participating in the election peacefully, despite the minor technical setbacks recorded in some locations.