UPDATE: Oyebanji Re-elected Ekiti Governor in Landslide Victory

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Published Jun. 21, 2026, 8:41 AM

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has secured a resounding victory in the gubernatorial election, earning a second term in office after defeating his opponents by a wide margin.

According to the official results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Oyebanji recorded a commanding lead across the majority of local government areas in the state, reaffirming the strong support he enjoys among the electorate.

Supporters of the governor celebrated the outcome, describing the victory as a reflection of public confidence in his administration's policies and development agenda. The governor's campaign had focused on continuity, infrastructure development, job creation, improved healthcare, and educational reforms.

In his victory speech, Oyebanji expressed gratitude to the people of Ekiti State for renewing their mandate and pledged to govern with fairness, inclusiveness, and renewed commitment to delivering democratic dividends to all residents.

He also extended a hand of fellowship to his opponents, calling for unity and cooperation in the interest of the state's progress and development.

Political analysts have described the outcome as a landslide victory, noting that the result underscores the governor's popularity and the strength of his party's grassroots structure in the state.

With his re-election secured, attention is now expected to shift towards the implementation of his administration's agenda for a new term aimed at consolidating gains recorded over the past years and accelerating socio-economic development across Ekiti State.