PDP, SDP Candidates Missing from Ekiti Guber 2026 Final List by INEC

The final list of candidates and deputies for the Ekiti State governorship election in 2026 was released by INEC, with notable exclusions of PDP and SDP candidates. Wole Oluyed emerged as the winner with 279 votes, defeating Funsho Ay.

PDP and SDP are facing internal leadership crises, leading to court battles and exclusion from the list. Oluyed sought a court order to compel INEC to publish his name despite the exclusion.

Both parties are pursuing legal options to reinstate their candidates on the list.