Ekiti 2026: APC, PDP, ADC Compete for Governorship Votes

The governorship election in Ekiti State is scheduled for June 20, 2026, with over one million registered voters expected to participate. The primary contest involves three major candidates: incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Wole Oluyed from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Dare Bejid from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The APC aims to secure 500,000 votes, emphasizing the need for a significant electoral mandate. The campaign landscape is characterized by efforts to maintain peace, with a peace accord signed on May 21, 2026, under the auspices of the National Peace Committee, represented by Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar and Gen. Martin Agwai.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured stakeholders of a transparent electoral process, with preparations nearly complete. The election is seen as pivotal for shaping the political future of Ekiti State ahead of the 2027 general elections.