The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanjo as the winner of Ekiti Gubernatorial election of 2026.
Biodun Oyebanji, who flew the flag of APC, scored 319,224 votes to defeat other challengers. Following the INEC aouncement of the result, Governor Biodun reacted on X, formerly Twitter:
The voice of the people has reverberated from every part of our great state, and the message is clear. I am deeply humbled by the scale of this victory. Securing a clean sweep across all 16 local government areas, and 85% of the popular vote is a humbling vote of confidence from Ekiti Kete. From our urban centers to our most remote communities, you have spoken with one thunderous voice for continuous development, stability, and a future of endless opportunities. This mandate means that our work must touch every household even deeper. There are no winners or losers today, there is only one united Ekiti determined to continue its journey of upward mobility. I pledge to honor this immense trust by continuing to lead with humility, dedication and fairness. Thank you, Ekiti Kete, for making history with us.
