INEC presents certificates of return to Oyebanji, deputy following second term election victory (opens original article in a new tab)

INEC formally confirmed Governor Biodun Oyebanji and deputy Monisade Afuye's second-term victory in Ekiti State, marking a historic milestone in the state's political history.

• Governor Biodun Oyebanji and deputy Monisade Afuye received Certificates of Return from INEC, confirming their second-term victory in Ekiti State's 20 June election.
• INEC officials described the election as peaceful and credible, while the ADC candidate and CDD raised concerns about vote-buying and irregularities.
• Oyebanji became the first Ekiti governor to win a second consecutive term, breaking a 28-year pattern of unsuccessful re-elections for incumbents.