The 2026 Ekiti State gubernatorial election results are being announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as returns from various polling units are collated. So far, 333 out of 2,445 polling units have reported their tallies, representing a partial but steady stream of data. The figures are aggregated from verified INEC Form EC8A and are updated automatically on this page.
According to the latest returns, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, holds a commanding lead with 37,416 votes, accounting for 83.8% of the valid votes counted. His closest rival, Oluyede Olumayokun Oluwole of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has secured 4,935 votes, approximately 11.1%. Other candidates include Bejide Oluwadare Patrick of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with 988 votes (2.2%), Ojo Ayodeji of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) with 643 votes (1.4%), and Anifowose Joseph Olanrewaju of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) with 424 votes (0.9%). The remaining candidates from smaller parties have collectively garnered less than 1% of the vote share.
In addition to the numerical breakdown, several noteworthy events have marked the election day. Governor Oyebanji convincingly won his polling unit in the area of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, securing 448 votes in that unit alone. This early victory has been seen as a strong indicator of his support base. Meanwhile, civil rights activist Aisha Yesufu criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its inability to curb vote buying, calling for the decriminalization of the practice. Reports also emerged that EFCC operatives were chased away from some polling stations as vote buying continued. Yiaga Africa and the International Press Centre (IPC) urged political parties to stop using voter inducement as a tool for poverty weaponization. Despite these challenges, the voting process was largely peaceful, with former Governor Kayode Fayemi commending the smooth conduct.
As results continue to come in, the APC campaign remains confident of victory, while observers note that the opposition faces an uphill battle given the substantial lead already established. The final outcome will be determined once all 2,445 polling unit returns are collated and verified by INEC.