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Ekiti election update: Full governorship results after 8 LGAs

The Ekiti 2026 election results are taking shape as INEC releases outcomes from 8 LGAs. Full collation is ongoing as the final result awaits declaration.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Ekiti 2026 election wake up call to politicians, parties – Lagos APC chieftain
A chieftain of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Seye Oladejo, has said the just-concluded governorship election in Ekiti State is a wake-up call to all politicians and political parties in Nigeria. Oladejo said the election has shown that elections are won at the polling units through Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, [] Ekiti 2026 election wake up call to politicians, parties – Lagos APC chieftain
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election
Ekiti State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, recorded an overwhelming victory at his polling unit in Saturday’s governorship election, underscoring the strong support that ultimately secured his re-election for a second term. Results announced at Polling Unit 003, Ward 06, Okelele, Ikogosi-Ekiti, showed the APC polling 326 votes. The [] The post Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Legit.ng
· Jun 21, 2026
See full results of Ekiti governorship election as declared by INEC
INEC has announced the official results of the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. Check out the full breakdown of votes across all 16 LGAs and the declared winner.
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The results for 11 out of 17 seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council’s Local Authorities Constituency are set to be declared today, with counting already in progress. The elections for these seats were held on June 18, recording an impressive average voter turnout of 99.02 per cent.
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