Ekiti Governorship Election 2026 Live Updates: Results, Voting Process and Breaking INEC News
INEC declares Ekiti election winner
INEC early Sunday morning, June 21, officially declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC the winner of the 2026 Ekiti governorship election.
Oyebanji polled a total of 319,224 votes to defeat his two closest challengers, Wole Oluyede of the PDP and Dare Bejide of the ADC. The PDP secured 40,543 votes, while the ADC garnered 12,872 votes.
Ekiti 2026 election deemed peaceful
Ekiti governorship election: Winner emerges in Fayemi's polling unit amid rumours
Results have emerged at Kayode Fayemi's polling unit in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti, amid rumours that the ex-governor has dumped the APC for the ADC.
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Ekiti decides 2026: Oyebanji disagrees with critics
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state - The candidate of the APC and incumbent governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji, has dismissed allegations of voter harassment, intimidation and vote-buying raised during the 2026 governorship election.
Speaking with journalists after casting his vote at Polling Unit 003, Okelele, Ikogosi-Ekiti, in Ekiti West Local Government Area, Governor Oyebanji said anyone making such allegations should provide evidence to support their claims, according to Channels TV.
INEC uploads 36% of Ekiti governorship election results to IReV
INEC uploaded 36% of Ekiti governorship election results to its IReV portal after voting ended, with 846 of 2,445 polling unit results made available.
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BREAKING: ADC wins first polling unit in Ekiti 2026 governorship election
African Democratic Congress (ADC) recorded its first polling unit victory in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election, as results from across the state emerge.
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Ekiti election live: Observers commend BVAS performance
The European Union-SDGN Election Observation Hub has commended the performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the Ekiti governorship election.
The hub, however, expressed concern over incidents of vote-buying, voter intimidation and ballot-paper irregularities, Vanguard reported.
Ekiti decides 2026: Shehu Sani speaks on who will win as polling units' results trickle in
The Kaduna Central Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Shehu Sani has commented on who will win the Ekiti state governorship election.
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Ekiti Decides: Fayose’s brother demands cancellation of Afao-Ekiti results, alleges manipulation
Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, has called for the cancellation of the governorship election results in Afao-Ekiti.
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Breaking: APC loses in PDP governorship candidate's polling unit as results trickle in
PDP governorship candidate, Wole Oluyede, has won his polling unit in Ikere LGA, defeating the APC Oyebanji as results began emerging from Ekiti State.
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Winner emerges from Ekiti Governor Oyebanji's polling unit
Winner has emerged in the polling unit of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the ruling APC in the ongoing Saturday, June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State.
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Breaking: INEC begins uploading of 2026 Ekiti governorship election results on IReV portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday started uploading results of the Ekiti governorship election 2026 on its IReV portal.
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Ekiti election: APC takes early lead in Ilawe-Ekiti
The Senator representing the Ekiti South Senatorial District, Yemi Adaramodu, has delivered his polling unit for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
The APC won Ward 001, Unit 011, Owaosun/Tedio/Oloriawo, with 137 votes, beating its closest rival, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which scored 17 votes.
The party also won in Unit 4, Ward 1, with 133 votes, against the ADC and PDP, which scored 7 and 8 votes, respectively.
Early results from Ward 1 and Ward 4, Ilawe-Ekiti, indicate that the ruling APC is taking an early lead, according to The Nation.
Ekiti state news: Falegan fumes
The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in the Ekiti state election, Opeyemi Falegan, has alleged widespread vote-buying and operational lapses during the ongoing governorship poll, describing the process as falling short of democratic standards.
Falegan made the allegations in a series of posts on his Facebook page shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in Idofin, Ado-Ekiti, The Nation reported.
According to the Accord Party candidate, he observed incidents of voter inducement at his polling unit, claiming that some individuals were allegedly offering voters money in exchange for support for one of the candidates in the election.
Ekiti: 'Uba Sani to deliver victory'
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state - Shehu Sani, a former senator who represented Kaduna central, on Saturday afternoon, June 20, expressed confident of an APC victory.
He said Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, who leads the party's Ekiti governorship election campaign council, would be instrumental.
He wrote on his verified X page:
"Ekiti Decides:I believe that Governor Uba Sani will help in positively facilitating the victory of the ruling party in the state."
Ekiti decides 2026: Drama as EFCC operatives exit
Drama unfolded in Iyin-Ekiti on Saturday, June 20, as voters at Polling Unit 10, Ward B, forced operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to leave the polling station during the ongoing Ekiti state governorship election.
The operatives had reportedly arrived at the unit while voting was in progress, but were compelled to withdraw following resistance from some voters at the scene.
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Ekiti election live: Bamidele assesses exercise
Opeyemi Bamidele, the senator representing Ekiti Central senatorial district, has described the ongoing Ekiti state governorship election as a critical litmus test for Nigeria’s new electoral law.
According to Channels TV, Bamidele stated that the poll will help assess the effectiveness of the country’s updated electoral framework.
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Winner emerges from Ekiti Governor Oyebanji's polling unit
Winner has emerged in the polling unit of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the ruling APC in the ongoing Saturday, June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State.
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Ekiti election: INEC releases emergency hotlines
Ekiti election update: Results being collated
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.
LGA: EFON
Ward/RA: 4
PU: 6
Update: Voting commenced at 8:40 a.m., with the delay attributed to the late arrival of the vehicle designated to transport election officials and materials.
There are security personnel.
There are 3 POs.
Source: UGC
Total Ballot Paper issued: 794
Total Reg voters: 794
According to CJID, voting had concluded at the polling unit as of the time of filing this report, while the collation of results was ongoing.
Ekiti election update: Driver brutalised (video)
Just In: Ekiti deputy governor votes, predicts winner of governorship election
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has predicted the winner in the upcoming Saturday, June 20 election, citing overwhelming public support.
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Voting ends at Gov Oyebanji's polling unit
PU03, Ward 06, Ekiti West LGA
Voting has officially concluded at Governor Biodun Oyebanji's polling unit, according to TheCable, citing INEC officials.
CJID observer reports vote buying inn Ekiti Polling Unit
Time: 12:04 State: Ekiti LGA: Ijero Location: Odo Ese Ward/RA: Ijero Ward A Polling Unit: 007
A CJID observer reported that a bike rider who transported the observer to the polling unit was later given ₦10,000 after voting. The rider stated that he voted for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Source: UGC
Ekiti 2026: Police warn against vote buying, selling
The police have warned against vote trading, ballot box snatching, violence, and intimidation in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti state, saying the offenders will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Ekiti 2026: ADC gov candidate says his driver beaten
Dare Bejide, the ADC governorship candidate, says his driver was beaten and left bleeding after a physical confrontation at a polling unit. Abejide said he has reported the incident to the police.
INEC sends message to voters
INEC has urged Ekiti residents to report vote buying and security threats to the INEC Citizens Contact Centre (ICCC).
"If you see something, say something. In case of an emergency, incident, vote buying or security threat around your location, immediately contact the INEC Citizens Contact Centre (ICCC) to report the issue. For real-time response, call these official INEC emergency and incident…"
Breaking: Fayose votes, predicts winner of Ekiti governorship 2026 election
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has predicted the winner in the upcoming Saturday, June 20 election, citing overwhelming public support.
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Ekiti governorship election 2026: Tension as PDP candidate protests police deployment
Wole Oluyede, the PDP governorship candidate in the Ekiti gubernatorial election, has raised tension after protesting the deployment of the police in the poll.
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Governor Oyebanji arrives polling unit
Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, alongside his wife, has arrived at his polling unit to participate in the ongoing election exercise.
As reported by The Punch, their arrival drew attention from residents and party supporters already gathered at the venue.
The Cable also noted the development.
The governor is expected to cast his vote as accreditation and voting continue peacefully at the polling unit.
Election officials are on the ground to supervise the process in line with electoral guidelines.
Ekiti decides: Heavy security in Fayose’s PU
There is a heavy security presence at St. David’s Primary School, Afao-Ekiti, Polling Unit (PU) 1, where former Governor Ayodele Fayose is expected to vote in the 2026 Ekiti state governorship election on Saturday, June 20.
Per The Nation, the polling unit, which previously served as a collation centre, is located near the palace of the Alafao of Afao-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.
Ekiti election update: Voter slumps on queue
LGA: Ikere(10)
Location: Open Space
Ward/RA: 05
PU: 001
Update: Election has commenced here. A voter is receiving medical attention after collapsing while on the queue. Voting is still ongoing.
Ekiti: PDP candidate arrives polling unit
Oluwole Oluyede, the PDP candidate, has arrived at his polling unit.
According to The Punch, Oloyede cast his vote at Ward 2, Unit 3, Osagboru Hall, Ikere Local Government Area.
Channels TV also noted the update.
Ekiti attack: Police station burned
Two police officers were injured after suspected assailants attacked and set ablaze the Isan Police Station in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti state on Friday evening, June 19.
A police officer, who spoke to Premium Times on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment on the incident, said the attack began around 6 p.m.
According to the officer, one of the injured policemen is in a coma and receiving treatment at a hospital. He said several vehicles were destroyed during the attack, including a long bus reportedly hired by police personnel from Abuja.
Early allegations of irregularities at polling unit
State: Ekiti
LGA: Ekiti East
Location: St. Silas Primary School II, Egboigidi
Ward/RA: Omuo oke 1
PU: 004
According to an update from CJID, there are suspicions that APC party agents are escorting voters believed to have supported them to the back of polling units and issuing them special numbers.
Police officers also appear to be involved, as they are reportedly requesting identification numbers as well.
Ekiti: Elderly voters gather
Voting starts in Ekiti polling unit
State: Ekiti State
LGA: Ado
Location: Open space in Chief Elerebi’s area, opposite the maternity centre on Okeyinmi Street.
Ward/RA: 06
Polling Unit: 013
Source: UGC
Update:
Voting has commenced, with voters being verified for accreditation before they are allowed to cast their ballots.
INEC begins poll materials deployment
State: Ekiti State
LGA: Moba LGA
Location: Moba Grammar School, Otun
Ward/RA: Ward 1 and Ward 3
PU:
Source: UGC
Update via CJID: The SPO and other election officials have been fully mobilised and are transporting both sensitive and non-sensitive materials, including translucent ballot boxes, green voting cubicles, and voter registers, from the assembly hall to their designated buses. The exercise is proceeding in an orderly manner. However, observers noted a relatively low security presence, with only a few police officers deployed at the venue.
Security operatives eject PDP candidate
Ekiti: SPO confirms availability of materials
ADO 'K' IRONA
ST. THOMAS PRY SCHOOL, IRONA
State: Ekiti
LGA: Ado
Location: ADO 'K' IRONA
ST. THOMAS PRY SCHOOL, IRONA
Ward: 12
Source: UGC
Summary of activities:
The Supervising Presiding Officer (SPO) confirmed that non-sensitive materials have been distributed, adding that water and electricity are available and that the environment is safe and secure.
INEC office chaos in Ekiti
State: Ekiti
LGA: Ekiti West 04.
Location: INEC office
Summary of activities: The materials are already being dispatched to each resident electoral commissioner (REC). However, the situation has been described as chaotic, with corps members currently agitating.
Source: UGC
The corps members arrived around 11 am after being posted from their local government inspector (LGI) in Ado Ekiti, but discovered that their names were not included among those listed by INEC for deployment in the election, despite completing a three-day training in Ado Ekiti.
INEC gives assurance on Ekiti governorship election
INEC on Friday, June 19, reiterated its commitment to conducting a transparent and credible governorship election in Ekiti state.
Speaking with newsmen on Friday, June 19, in Ado Ekiti, Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti state, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, however, raised concerns about rising incidences of fake news and misinformation, which he described as major threats to the smooth conduct of the election.
The Nation quoted Omoseyindemi as saying:
“The deepest challenge is fake news. False reports create panic and unnecessary fear among the electorate. Sometimes stories are published without verification, giving the impression that insecurity is widespread when that is not the case”
1 million voters to decide Ekiti election
The Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) announced the successful conclusion of the permanent voter card (PVC) collection exercise for the Ekiti state governorship election.
According to Guardian, INEC revealed that over 1.02 million voters have collected their cards ahead of the 2026 Ekiti state gubernatorial election.
