EkitiDecides2026

In Nigeria's 2026 EkitiDecides election, Oyebanji secured re-election with commanding leads across multiple regions, including Ado Ekiti, Moba, and Ekiti East, leaving the opposition without any local government areas.

Oyebanji won an off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti, defeating 13 candidates. He delivered a victory speech and extended fellowship to Oluyede, Bejide, and others.

INEC is announcing the final results of the EkitiDecides2026 election at its headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

INEC has uploaded 34.6% of polling unit results for the Ekiti State governorship election as of 6 p.m. The update is part of the #EkitiDecides2026 election process reported by Premium Times Nigeria.

Yiaga Africa reported that most polling units had essential voting materials and security personnel by noon during EkitiDecides2026, though gaps remained in disability-related election materials deployment.

Observers and journalists report incidents of vote inducement and electoral malpractice at some polling units during the ongoing Ekiti governorship election. Party agents are deploying tactics to influence voters in the #EkitiDecides2026 election.

The police in Ekiti state are set to punish offenders involved in electoral misconduct, including vote-buying and violence, as reported in the #EkitiDecides2026 election. An electoral emergency line has been established to address these issues.

Small-scale business owners near polling units in Ekiti West Local Government Area are experiencing increased sales during the Ekiti governorship election. Cyclists in the area are also disregarding a restriction order as the election progresses.

Funmilayo Afuye, the deputy governor, voted in the ongoing governorship election and praised the high voter turnout as encouraging. The election is part of the #EkitiDecides2026 initiative.

The police chief in Ekiti State praised the 'unprecedented' early voter turnout as voting continued across 16 local government areas. They cited pre-voting assessments predicting the high participation.

Observers reported instances of vote-buying during the ongoing Ekiti governorship election. Party agents were seen offering biscuits and drinks to voters in an attempt to influence their choices.

Voting began early across many polling units in Ekiti state during the #EkitiDecides2026 election. Checks by PREMIUM TIMES confirmed the early arrival of voters and election materials at these units.

Ikere-Ekiti, the hometown of APC deputy governorship candidate Monisade Afuye and PDP governorship candidate Oluwole Oluyede, has heavy security ahead of the 2026 Ekiti election. The article is from Premium Times Nigeria.

The NSCDC has deployed 5,500 officers for the EkitiDecides2026 election and emphasized the need for impartial conduct by security personnel to ensure electoral credibility. The agency warned against partisanship among officers during the election process.

Aregbesola expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress (ADC) will win the 2026 Ekiti governorship election if it is free and fair. He dismissed support from Tinubu as 'obsolete'.

Accord has denied rumors that its governorship candidate for the 2026 Ekiti election has stepped down for the PDP. The party confirmed the candidate remains active and prepared for the election.

The 2026 Ekiti State gubernatorial race includes Oyebanji and 13 challengers. Only the PDP and ADC parties are noted as having the capacity to contest the election effectively.

In Ekiti's 2026 gubernatorial race, all political parties nominated men for the top position, with women only serving as running mates in a few parties. The article highlights the absence of women candidates for the primary leadership role.