Ekiti Decides 2026: Oyebanji Optimistic of Surpassing 500,000

Ekiti State Governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed confidence that he will secure more than 500,000 votes in Saturday’s governorship election.

Speaking after casting his ballot at Ward 06, Unit 03, Okelele, Ikogosi Ekiti, alongside his wife, Olayemi Oyebanji, the governor said the APC remained on course to achieve its vote target if the electoral process continued smoothly and eligible voters turned out in large numbers.

Oyebanji commended the turnout of voters across the state, describing it as a sign that residents understand the importance of governance and its impact on their future.

Addressing concerns about delays in some polling units, the governor urged voters to remain patient with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), noting that minor operational challenges were not unusual during elections.

He said INEC had assured him that all reported glitches would be resolved and that no voter would be denied the opportunity to cast their ballot. Oyebanji therefore called on residents to cooperate with electoral officials and remain orderly throughout the voting process.

The Ekiti governorship election is being closely watched as voters decide who will lead the state for the next term.