#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji, Oluyede, 12 others in governorship battle (LIVE UPDATES) (opens original article in a new tab)

Ekiti State voters elect a governor today with 14 candidates, including incumbent Biodun Oyebanji, in an election testing INEC's readiness for 2027.

• Ekiti State holds off-cycle governorship election with 14 candidates, including incumbent Biodun Oyebanji and Oluwole Oluyede.
• INEC deploys BVAS and security personnel for 2,445 polling units, identifying 469 potential flashpoints.
• Election serves as a test for INEC ahead of 2027 general election and follows amended Electoral Act 2026.