Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been declared the winner of the 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election after defeating PDP and ADC candidates by a wide margin. See the full results and what the victory means for Ekiti State.
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has secured another term in office after recording a massive victory in the 2026 governorship election. The result, announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), showed a clear lead for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving its closest rivals far behind.
According to reports monitored by Valid9ja, the election attracted significant attention from political observers, party supporters, and residents across the state. Many had closely watched the contest to see whether the governor would maintain the support that brought him to power in the previous election. The outcome, however, showed strong backing for the incumbent governor across several local government areas.
INEC declared Oyebanji the winner after collating results from all the voting areas in the state. Information obtained by Valid9ja shows that the APC candidate polled a total of 319,224 votes to emerge victorious. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came second with 40,543 votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secured 12,872 votes. The wide margin between the APC and other parties highlighted the party’s dominance in the election.
Valid9ja gathered that supporters of the governor celebrated across different parts of Ekiti shortly after the announcement of the results. Political analysts have linked the outcome to Oyebanji’s popularity among voters, his administration’s projects, and the strong grassroots structure of the APC in the state. The victory also strengthens the party’s position ahead of future political contests in the South-West region.
The election result is important because it provides continuity in governance and gives the governor another opportunity to complete ongoing projects and introduce new policies. It also sends a strong political message about the influence of the APC in Ekiti State. With a fresh mandate from voters, expectations are now high for the administration to deliver more development in areas such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, job creation, and security.
Oyebanji’s overwhelming victory shows that a large number of Ekiti voters were satisfied enough with his leadership to grant him another term. While the result is a major achievement for the APC, it also places greater responsibility on the governor to meet the expectations of the people. As celebrations continue among supporters, many residents will now be looking beyond politics and focusing on the promises and improvements they hope to see over the next four years.