- Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.
- Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.
- Organizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.
- The governorship election contests and party clearances began in Ekiti State.
The governorship poll was held in Ekiti State on June 20, 2026, with Biodun Oyebanji seeking re-election.
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What happened
The governorship poll was held in Ekiti State on June 20, 2026, with Biodun Oyebanji seeking re-election.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- BVAS machine failures and voting issues arose during the governorship poll in Ekiti State on June 20, 2026.Sub-event
- Disputes have arisen regarding the election process and agent access during the governorship election in Ekiti State.Sub-event
- EFCC monitored polling units in Ekiti State on June 20, 2026, due to concerns about vote buying during the governorship election.Sub-event
Governorship poll was held in Ekiti State, with Oyebanji seeking re-election.1 source
INEC equipment malfunction delays voter details capture during Ekiti State governorship election.1 source
Technical BVAS challenges were reported during the Ekiti State governorship election.1 source
Oyebanji commented on the conduct of the governorship election.1 source
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The governorship election contests and party clearances began in Ekiti State.Also in this story
- Allegations of vote buying and electoral misconduct surfaced in Ado-Ekiti during the governorship election.
- APC is mobilizing voters for Oyebanji's candidacy while INEC confirms election materials distribution in Ekiti State.
- The African Democratic Congress is contesting the governorship election in Ekiti State.
- Opeyemi Falegan announced his candidacy for governor in Ekiti State.
The entities involved
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Ekiti State
state in Nigeria
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Biodun Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor / Nigerian Politician
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Independent National Electoral Commission
election commission in Nigeria
Related events
- Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji achieved unanimous victory in the Ekiti State governorship election.
- State government appeals to the Governor for intervention.
- Governor Biodun Oyebanji visited an institution in Ekiti State.
- INEC conducted the governorship poll in Osun state and released the final assessment in Abuja.
- The Ekiti Governorship Election is taking place in Ekiti State, and INEC held a forum regarding the election process.