Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election with 85% Vote

Biodun Oyebanji, representing the Progressive Congress, was declared the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election, achieving a significant victory with an estimated 85% of the popular vote, totaling 319,224 votes. His closest rival, Olumayokun Oluyede from the People Democratic Party, received 40,533 votes, while Dare Bejid from the African Democratic Congress garnered 12,872 votes.

Oyebanji dedicated his victory to President Bola Tinubu, stating it reflects confidence in Tinubu's economic reforms. He emphasized that the election outcome signifies national endorsement and highlighted the need for federal support to enable state governance.

This election marked a historic moment as it was the first time that a former governor aligned with a political party to support a candidate, and it was conducted without any reported incidents of violence. Oyebanji expressed humility for the mandate received and acknowledged the importance of federal policies in securing vital funds for the state.