• It’s historic victory – APC
• Gov. Yahaya applauds mandate validation
By: Lateef Ibrahim
The incumbent Governor of Ekiti State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has been declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election, securing a second term in office with a resounding landslide victory.
The Chief Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji, announced the final results on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, confirming that Oyebanji satisfied all statutory requirements and was returned elected.
Governor Oyebanji dominated the polls, defeating his closest rival, Mr. Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), by a margin of over 278,000 votes.
From total registered voters of 988,251, total accredited voters were 384,499, while total votes cast were 382,109
with 6,332 as total rejected votes, the top three party totals were captured accordingly: APC (Biodun Oyebanji): 319,224 votes; PDP (Wole Oluyede): 40,543 votes, and ADC: 15,447 votes.
She stated that Governor Oyebanji satisfied all the requirements in the election and was declared elected.
Giving the breakdown, Oladiji said the election had 988, 251 as total number of registered voters and 384, 949 as the total number of accredited voters across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state.
Mrs Oladiji gave the total number of votes cast as 382,109 while the total number of rejected votes was 6,332.
The breakdown of the parties that participated in the election and the votes scored are listed below:
- EMURE LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF EMMANUEL OLUWAFEMI RESULTS
ADC – 732
APC 14325
PDP – 851
- EFON LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PRO. SUNDAY OJO RESULTS
ADC -201
APC 8742
PDP 2051
- IJERO LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF OLANIRAN AKANNI RESULTS
ADC 2026
APC 25506
PDP 2479
- IKERE LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF KEHINDE JAIYEOLA RESULTS
ADC 245
APC 11116
- EKITI SOUTH LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF KOLA OLADUNMOYE RESULTS
ADC 1076
APC 14705
PDP 1800
- IDO-OSI
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF AKINTUDE. MUTAKUBI RESULTS
ADC 561
APC 17901
PDP 1449
- EKITI WEST LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF BOLAJI STEPHEN RESULTS
ADC 674
APC 28258
PDP 3644
- ADO LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF TOYE FASIMINRIN RESULTS
ADC 1054
APC 38026
PDP 3817
- ILEJEME LG
COLLATION OFFICER – MOGAJI ANTHONY RESULTS
ADC 578
APC 8984
PDP 1243
- ISE-ORUN LG
COLLATION OFFICER – DR JOHN ISSA RESULTS
ADC 365
APC 12908
PDP 1627
- OYE LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF JIDE POPOOLA RESULTS
ADC 998
APC 18975
PDP 2891
- MOBA LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF ADEGBOYEGA SULAIMAN RESULTS
ADC 994
APC 20500
PDP 1572
- AYEKIRE GBONYIN LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF OSHO BAMIDELE RESULTS
ADC 314
APC 17133
PDP 1503
- IKOLE LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF SADIA FUNMILAYO ADIFALA RESULTS
ADC 812
APC 26508
PDP 750
- IREPODUN/IFELODUN LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF MICHAEL ADEYEMI RESULTS
ADC 511
APC 29278
PDP 2119
- EKITI WEST LG
COLLATION OFFICER – PROF OLABODE OLATUBOSUN RESULTS
ADC 1730
APC 26359
PDP 2795.
Gov. Yahaya applauds mandate validation
Reacting to the outcome, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, extended warm congratulations to his Ekiti State counterpart, describing the landslide victory as a clear validation of the people’s trust in progressive leadership.
Yahaya, who actively served as a member of the APC National Campaign Council for the election, expressed absolute confidence that Oyebanji would use this renewed four-year mandate to consolidate the structural achievements of his first term.
“This fresh mandate presents another opportunity to further build on the solid foundation of development and prosperity already laid in Ekiti State under your purposeful leadership.
“I pray Almighty God to continue to guide and bless you with greater wisdom and strength,” Yahaya stated.
In a statement signed by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, Yahaya also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the visionary leadership that keeps the APC electorally strong ahead of 2027.
He further praised the campaign council for their tireless strategic engagements that culminated in the peaceful and dominant showing at the polls.
It’s historic victory – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) described Oyebanji’s victory as historical as it marks the first time an incumbent governor of the state is winning his relection.
National Publicity Secretary (NPS) of the party, Felix Morka in a statement noted that the victory is a testament to the wide acceptability of the governor among the people of Ekiti, whom he noted are at home with the progressive policies of the governor.
He said: “Governor Oyebanji’s victory is epic as he becomes the first incumbent governor to win reelection in the state’s contemporary democratic history. This win is a loud demonstration of the confidence of Ekiti people in Governor Oyebanji, his visionary leadership, people-centered policies, and unflinching commitment to the development and progress of the state.
“We applaud the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and all oversight stakeholders whose dedication and professionalism contributed to the successful conduct of the election.
“The Party commends the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful conduct and enthusiastic participation throughout the electoral process.
“We remain exceedingly grateful for their steadfast support, and endorsement of our great Party, its policies and progressive ideals.
“We are confident that Governor Oyebanji’s second term will deliver more development and improved living conditions for the people as he expands the achievement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformative Renewed Hope Agenda in the state”, he stated.
