Ekiti election news today
Here are some recent news updates on the Ekiti State governorship election:
Latest News
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. Oyebanji won with 187,057 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Kolapo Olusola, who got 152,482 votes. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
- The PDP has rejected the results of the election, calling for a rerun. The party's candidate, Kolapo Olusola, has vowed to challenge the outcome of the election in court. (Source: Vanguard Newspaper)
- The APC has celebrated its victory, with the party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, congratulating Oyebanji on his win. (Source: ThisDay Newspaper)
- The election was marred by reports of violence, ballot snatching, and voter intimidation. The police have arrested several individuals in connection with the violence. (Source: Premium Times)
Previous News
- The Ekiti State governorship election took place on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The election was keenly contested by 35 candidates, but the main contenders were the APC's Biodun Oyebanji and the PDP's Kolapo Olusola. (Source: BBC News)
- The election was characterized by low voter turnout, with many voters complaining of long queues and lack of voting materials. (Source: The Cable)
- The APC had been favored to win the election, given its strong presence in the state and the popularity of its candidate, Biodun Oyebanji. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
- The PDP had been hoping to win the election, given its strong support in the state and the popularity of its candidate, Kolapo Olusola. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
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