*Photo: Governor Biodun Oyebanji*
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Saturday,
June 20, 2026, Ekiti State governorship election.
The Returning Officer, Professor Adenike Oladiji, who is also the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, announced the final results early Sunday morning in Ado-Ekiti after collation across all 16 local government areas.
The Election Results, as declared are:
Biodun Oyebanji (APC) 319,224 votes
Wole Oluyede (PDP) 40,543 votes
Oluwadare Bejide( ADC) 12,872 votes
Accredited Voters: 384,940
Total Valid Votes: 375,777
Rejected Votes: 6,332
With this official announcement by INEC, Governor Oyebanji has secured his second term in office.