Oyebanji Re-elected as Ekiti Governor, Makes History

Biodun Oyebanji has made history as the first governor of Ekiti State to be re-elected back-to-back since the return to democratic rule in 1999. His re-election was confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, which declared him the winner of the governorship election held on Saturday, where he secured 319,224 votes, defeating Wole Oluyede of the People's Democratic Party, who received 40,543 votes, and Dare Bejid of the African Democratic Congress, who garnered 12,872 votes.

Opeyemi Bamidele, the leader of the Senate and chair of the All Progressives Congress governorship election campaign council in Ekiti State, congratulated Oyebanji, describing the election outcome as a clear endorsement of his leadership and governance record. Bamidele commended Oyebanji for maintaining a harmonious relationship with former governors and political leaders, which he noted is rare in Nigeria's political environment.

He expressed confidence that Oyebanji's second term would further consolidate ongoing reforms and development initiatives in Ekiti State.