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INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election

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June 21, 2026

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The post INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Voice of Nigeria

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· 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.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 23, 2026

UK flags vote trading, BVAS glitches, disability barriers in Ekiti poll

By Nkiruka Nnorom The British High Commission in Nigeria has congratulated Abiodun Oyebanji on his re-election as Ekiti State Governor, but warned that vote trading, BVAS delays and poor access for voters with disabilities marred the June 20 governorship election. In a statement, the High Commission praised the peaceful conduct of the poll and the [] The post UK flags vote trading, BVAS glitches, disability barriers in Ekiti poll appeared first on Vanguard News.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 12, 2026

Breaking: INEC makes important announcement ahead of 2027 election in Nigeria, see details

Professor Joash Amupitan-led INEC on Sunday, July 12, made a major announcement ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria. Legit.ng has the details.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· 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

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Related coverage for "INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election": Voice of Nigeria — Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election. Vanguard News — UK flags vote trading, BVAS glitches, disability barriers in Ekiti poll. Legit.ng — Breaking: INEC makes important announcement ahead of 2027 election in Nigeria, see details. Daily Post Nigeria — Ekiti 2026 election wake up call to politicians, parties – Lagos APC chieftain