Ekiti 2026: Party Primaries Commence Amid Intense Competition for Governorship Seat

The battle for the Ekiti State governorship seat has intensified as party primaries begin for the 2026 election. Former Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC is seeking re-election, facing competition from aspirants like Kayode Ojo, Atinuke Omolayo, and Abimbola Olawumi.
Internal disputes within the parties, particularly the APC and PDP, have led to disqualifications based on financial and party membership criteria. The primaries are crucial as they will determine the candidates who will contest the governorship election scheduled by INEC for June 20, 2026.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Leadership Newspaper. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Leadership Newspaper
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories

Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Confident of Winning 2025 Primary Election

Gov. Oyebanji Emerges APC Gubernatorial Candidate in Ekiti for 2026 Elections

Ekiti Governor Vows to End Interrupted Tenures, Seeks APC Support

Ex-Rep Daramola Predicts Oyebanji Victory in Ekiti APC Primaries 2026

APC Members Endorse Biodun Oyebanji as Consensus Candidate for 2026 Ekiti Poll

APC Gears Up for Ekiti Governorship Election Screening Process
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.






