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The 2018 Ekiti State gubernatorial election was held on July 14, 2018, in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Here are some key facts and results about the election:

Background: The election was held to elect a new governor of Ekiti State, as the incumbent governor, Ayodele Fayose, was term-limited and could not seek re-election.

Candidates: The main candidates in the election were:

  1. Kayode Fayemi (All Progressives Congress, APC) - a former governor of Ekiti State and Minister of Mines and Steel Development.
  2. Kolapo Olusola (Peoples Democratic Party, PDP) - the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State and the preferred candidate of the outgoing governor, Ayodele Fayose.

Results: The results of the election were as follows:

Winner: Kayode Fayemi of the APC won the election, defeating Kolapo Olusola of the PDP.

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

International Observers: The election was observed by local and international observers, including the European Union, the United States, and the African Union. While some observers reported irregularities, they generally concluded that the election was free and fair.

Aftermath: The election was seen as a significant victory for the APC, which had been out of power in Ekiti State since 2003. Fayemi's victory was seen as a boost for the party ahead of the 2019 general elections. However, the PDP and its supporters disputed the results, claiming that the election was rigged.