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Here's a summary of the Ekiti State Governorship election held on June 21, 2014:

Background: The election was held to elect a new governor for Ekiti State, following the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, who was not eligible to contest for a third term.

Candidates: The main candidates in the election were:

  1. Ayodele Fayose (PDP) - A former governor of Ekiti State (2003-2006) and a two-time governorship aspirant.
  2. Niyi Adebayo (APC) - A former governor of Ekiti State (1999-2003) and a two-time governorship aspirant.
  3. Opeyemi Bamidele (LP) - A lawyer and a former member of the House of Representatives.

Election Day: The election was held on June 21, 2014, with over 1.2 million registered voters in the state. The election was characterized by a high turnout, with many voters queuing up from as early as 4 am.

Results: The results of the election were announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on June 22, 2014. According to the results, Ayodele Fayose of the PDP won the election with 203,090 votes, while Niyi Adebayo of the APC came second with 120,903 votes. Opeyemi Bamidele of the LP came third with 19,476 votes.

Controversies: The election was marred by several controversies, including allegations of vote-buying, ballot box snatching, and intimidation of voters. The APC accused the PDP of rigging the election, while the PDP accused the APC of trying to disrupt the process.

Aftermath: The outcome of the election was widely criticized by the APC and its supporters, who claimed that the election was rigged. The APC petitioned the election tribunal, challenging the results of the election. However, the tribunal dismissed the petition in October 2014, upholding Fayose's victory.

Fayose's Inauguration: Fayose was inaugurated as the new governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2014, marking the beginning of his second tenure as governor.

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