Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election with 85% Vote

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji expressed gratitude to voters following his re-election in the governorship poll, which he described as a "clean sweep." Oyebanji received 319,224 votes, amounting to 85% of the popular vote across the state's 16 local government areas. His closest rival, Olumayokun Oluyed of the People's Democratic Party, garnered 40,533 votes, while Dare Bejid of the African Democratic Congress received 12,872 votes.

Oyebanji emphasized the strong voter confidence reflected in the election outcome and pledged to work diligently to address the needs of every household in Ekiti. He noted that the mandate would allow his administration to deepen development and create opportunities for the people.

The Independent National Electoral Commission officially declared Oyebanji of the Progress Congress as the winner of the election, marking a significant moment in Ekiti's political landscape.