Ekiti Gubernatorial Election
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Voters in Ekiti State, Nigeria, are participating in a gubernatorial election. Incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji has secured endorsements from former governors. The police have deployed officers to all polling units to ensure a secure and peaceful process, denying reports of the Social Democratic Party withdrawing from the race.
ANALYSIS: #EkitiDecides2026: Can ex-governors’ endorsements help Oyebanji’s quest for a second term?
Ekiti voters are preparing to elect a governor, and the campaign season has been marked by a striking political alignment: all four former elected governors have publicly endorsed incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji. This unprecedented unity in a state known for its political rivalries is a significant development, reshaping the election's narrative. It suggests the contest is less about traditiona…
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