June 20, 2026

Ekiti Decides 2026: APC wins Governor Oyebanji’s polling unit

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the polling unit of its governorship candidate and incumbent Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election.

 

Results announced at Polling Unit 003, Ward 06, Okelele, Ikogosi-Ekiti, showed the APC polling 326 votes.

 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) secured 2 votes, while the Action Democratic Party (ADP) and the African Action Congress (AAC) recorded 1 vote each. Three votes were declared invalid.

 

The results are as follows:

 

APC: 326

 

ADC: 2

 

ADP: 1

 

AAC: 1

 

Void votes: 3

 

 

Governor Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term on the APC platform, cast his vote at the polling unit alongside his wife, Olayemi Oyebanji, on Saturday.

 

Speaking after voting, the governor expressed confidence that the APC would exceed its target of 500,000 votes in the election.

 

He also commended voter turnout and urged residents to remain patient with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over reported technical challenges, expressing confidence that every eligible voter would be able to cast their ballot.