The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof Kayode Adebowale, who is the Vice Chancellor, the University of Ibadan, announced the results. Out of the 360,753 votes cast, the total valid votes in the election were 351,865. Similarly, in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area, where Oyebanji hails from, residents also began celebrating the victory of their kinsman at the poll. In different parts of the state also, some members of the ruling party celebrated the victory, describing it as well-deserved.

Source: Punch June 19, 2022 08:31 UTC