Ekiti state governorship election latest news
Here are the latest news updates on the Ekiti State Governorship election:
Latest Update: 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 a total of 187,057 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Kolapo Olusola, who got 152,482 votes.
Election Results: The results of the election were announced on Sunday, June 18, 2022, with the APC candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, winning in 15 out of the 16 local government areas in the state.
Reactions: The PDP candidate, Kolapo Olusola, has rejected the results, alleging that the election was marred by irregularities and violence. The APC candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, has welcomed the results, saying that they are a testament to the popularity of his party in the state.
Security Challenges: The election was marred by security challenges, with reports of violence and intimidation of voters in some areas. The police and other security agencies were deployed to maintain order, but some voters were still forced to flee their polling units due to the violence.
Voter Turnout: The voter turnout for the election was relatively low, with only about 40% of registered voters casting their ballots.
International Observers: The election was observed by international observers, including the European Union, the United States, and the African Union. The observers praised the conduct of the election, but noted some areas for improvement.
Next Steps: The winner of the election, Biodun Oyebanji, will be sworn in as the new Governor of Ekiti State. The PDP candidate, Kolapo Olusola, has vowed to challenge the results in court.
Full Results: Here are the full results of the Ekiti State Governorship election:
- APC - Biodun Oyebanji - 187,057
- PDP - Kolapo Olusola - 152,482
- SDP - Segun Oni - 12,472
- ADC - Olusegun Oni - 4,503
- LP - Olamide Oni - 2,342
Note: These results are subject to change as the election is still being contested in court.