- The Independent National Electoral Commission is conducting elections in Nigeria, involving the All Progressives Congress.
- Biodun Oyebanji was declared the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election, validating Tinubu's administration.
- INEC conducted an off-cycle governorship poll in Ekiti State involving Biodun Oyebanji and the APC.
Adenike Oladiji won the governorship election in Ekiti State on June 1, 2026, having served as the Returning Officer for the state election.
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What happened
Adenike Oladiji won the governorship election in Ekiti State on June 1, 2026, having served as the Returning Officer for the state election.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Results were announced in Ado-Ekiti concerning the Ekiti State governorship election.1 source
Successful candidate declared in the off-cycle governorship poll in Ekiti State.1 source
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INEC conducted an off-cycle governorship poll in Ekiti State involving Biodun Oyebanji and the APC.Also in this story
- While campaigning for the governorship election, a candidate falsely claimed that Oyebanji had sent rice.
- APC wins the Ekiti State governorship election, with results announced by INEC.
- Biodun Oyebanji won the governorship election in Ekiti State on June 1, 2026.
- Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji achieved unanimous victory in the Ekiti State governorship election.
The entities involved
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Adenike Oladiji
Nigerian academic
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Ekiti State
state in Nigeria
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All Progressives Congress
Nigerian political party
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Biodun Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor / Nigerian Politician
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