#EkitiDecides2026: Meet the 14 candidates seeking Ekiti’s governorship seat (opens original article in a new tab)

Ekiti State voters will choose from 14 candidates in an off-cycle governorship election, with 97.1% of registered voters having collected their PVCs.

• Ekiti State voters will elect a governor on Saturday with 14 candidates on the ballot.
• 97.1% of registered voters have collected their PVCs, but turnout on election day remains uncertain.
• Candidates include current governor Biodun Oyebanji and challengers from various parties and backgrounds.