#EkitiDecides2026: PDP’s Oluyede rejects poll result, to challenge outcome through “lawful and democratic means” (opens original article in a new tab)

PDP candidate Wole Oluyede rejected Ekiti State governorship election results, alleging irregularities and vowing to challenge the outcome through lawful means, as other candidates also disputed the results.

• PDP candidate Wole Oluyede rejected Ekiti State governorship election results, claiming they didn't reflect the electorate's will
• Oluyede's campaign organization alleged widespread irregularities including vote buying and voter intimidation during the election
• ADC and Accord Party candidates also challenged the election outcome, with some planning to take the matter to tribunal
• INEC declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji the winner with 319,224 votes, while Oluyede received 40,543 votes