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 heading to the polls for a gubernatorial election, with incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji receiving unprecedented backing from all four former elected governors. - This broad endorsement has shifted the election narrative, framing it as a referendum on Oyebanji's performance rather than a typical political contest. - The article questions the actual influence these former gover…
Ekiti election: Police deploy officers to all polling units
- Nigeria's Police Force has deployed officers to all 2,545 polling units in Ekiti State for the governorship election. - A multi-layered security architecture is in place to ensure a peaceful and cre…
SDP denies withdrawing from Ekiti governorship poll
- The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nigeria has denied reports of its withdrawal from the Ekiti State governorship election. - The party stated its candidate, Isaac Alade, is still in the race and …
Ekiti election: Police promise secure, peaceful poll
- The Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the Ekiti State governorship election has assured voters and officials of adequate security for the upcoming poll. - Robust security arrangements, includin…