#EkitiDecides2026: How Oyebanji won his re-election (opens original article in a new tab)

Governor Biodun Oyebanji won a second term in Ekiti State with a decisive victory, securing all 16 local government areas and a large margin over rivals, according to INEC results.

• Governor Biodun Oyebanji won re-election in Ekiti State with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP and ADC candidates
• APC secured all 16 local government areas, with overwhelming margins in key councils like Ado Ekiti and Irepodun/Ifelodun
• Opposition vote was spread thinly, with PDP only exceeding 3,000 votes in a few councils