APC Wins Ekiti Governorship Election as INEC Declares Final Results

APC Wins Ekiti Governorship Election as INEC Declares Final Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the final results of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging victorious by a wide margin.
According to the official figures released by the electoral body, a total of 988,251 voters were registered for the election, while 384,940 voters were successfully accredited to participate in the exercise.
The APC secured a landslide victory, polling 319,224 votes to defeat its closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which garnered 40,543 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) came a distant third with 12,872 votes.
Election Results
APC – 319,224 votes
PDP – 40,543 votes
ADC – 12,872 votes
Voting Statistics
Registered Voters: 988,251
Accredited Voters: 384,940
Total Valid Votes: 375,777
Rejected Votes: 6,332
Total Votes Cast: 382,109
The results reflect a commanding performance by the APC across the state, giving the party a decisive mandate in the governorship contest.
Political observers have described the outcome as a significant development in Ekiti’s political landscape, with attention now shifting to the incoming administration and its plans for governance, economic development, infrastructure, education, and security in the state.
As celebrations erupt among APC supporters across Ekiti State, stakeholders have urged all political actors and supporters to remain peaceful and uphold democratic values in the aftermath of the election.
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