Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election with 319,224 Votes

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday. Oyebanji received 319,224 votes, defeating his closest rival, Olumayokun Oluyede of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), who secured 40,533 votes.

The election results were announced by Prof. Adenik Oladiji, the returning officer and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, at INEC's headquarters in Ado Ekiti early Sunday.

A total of 988,251 registered voters were recorded, with 384,940 accredited voters and 382,109 votes cast. The total valid votes amounted to 375,777.

The results from various local government areas showed Oyebanji leading in most, including Efon Alaaye, Ijero, and Ado, among others. This election marks a significant political event in Ekiti State as Oyebanji prepares for his term as governor.