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2026 Governorship Election Guide
Election Day
20
June 2026 · Saturday
O God of creation, direct our noble cause. Guide our leaders right; help our youth the truth to know.
— 2nd Stanza, Nigeria's Old National Anthem
Ekiti State at a Glance
3.5M+
Population across 16 Local Government Areas
₦415B
Approved 2026 State Budget
₦48.6B
Domestic Debt (Sept 2025)
₦51.7B
Internally Generated Revenue (Q4 2025)
Past Election Results
2018 Election 909,585 registered voters
APC
Kayode Fayemi ★
197,459
PDP
Kolapo Olusola
178,121
Others
Combined
9,205
2022 Election 989,224 registered voters
APC
Biodun Oyebanji ★
187,057
SDP
Olusegun Oni
82,211
PDP
Bisi Kolawole
67,457
Voter Turnout Trend
Votes Cast vs. Registered Voters
2018
44.4%
2022
36.7%
55.4%
Did not vote (2018)
63.3%
Did not vote (2022)
19,338
2018 winning margin
2026 Electoral Snapshot
12
Candidates contesting
12
Political parties
2,445
Polling units
754K
PVCs collected (2023 data)
2026 Budget Priorities
Infrastructure & Industry
57%
Agriculture & Rural Dev.
22%
Governance
9%
Human Capital Dev.
9%
Youth Dev. & Jobs
2%
Arts, Culture & Tourism
1%
Total Approved 2026 Budget: ₦415.57 billion · Source: businessday.ng
Gender & Representation (2026)
Governorship Candidates
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0 female candidates · 12 male candidates
Deputy Governor Running Mates
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4 female running mates (33.3%) · 8 male (66.7%)
⚠ No female governorship candidate across all 12 parties. No person with disability (PWD) nominated as gubernatorial or deputy candidate.
2026 Candidates
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Biodun Oyebanji
APC
Age 58 · Incumbent
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Opeyemi Falegan
Accord Party
Age 41
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Akande Oluwasegun
AAC
Age 36
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Oluwadare Bejide
ADC
Age 66
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Blessing Abegunde
NNPP
Age 35
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Victor Adetunji
ZLP
Age 38
Also contesting: Ayodeji Ojo (ADP, 42), Bidemi Awogbemi (APP, 36), Joseph Anifowose (APM, 65), Oyebanji Olajuyin (LP, 67), Olaniyi Ayodele (PRP, 49), Osinkolu Ayodele (YPP)
Key Governance Issues Facing Ekiti
Security
Kidnappings and violent attacks in Ikole LGA; abductions in Moba LGA; farmers fleeing farmlands; gunmen attack on EKSU student hostels.
Water Supply
Lack of adequate pipe-borne water in Ekiti East, Ise/Orun and Emure communities. Most rural areas rely on unsafe sources.
Healthcare
Inaccessible primary health centres in rural LGAs; high maternal and infant mortality; drugs unaffordable for poor households.
Education
Deteriorating school infrastructure; teacher absenteeism; no digital access in most schools; girls dropping out early.
Electricity
Transformer failures across LGAs; communities without power; students unable to study reliably; DISCO accountability gaps.
Roads & Transport
Deteriorated major roads cutting farms from markets; no road maintenance system; no affordable public transport for inter-LGA travel.
What Citizens are Demanding from the Next Governor
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Gender & Inclusion
35% minimum women's representation in cabinet & board positions. 15% of appointive roles for youth aged 18–35.
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Jobs & Economy
5 industrial clusters to create 10,000 jobs/year. Skills Acquisition Centres in all 16 LGAs. ₦100,000 micro-grants for 6,000 entrepreneurs annually.
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Education
Rehabilitate 2 schools per LGA. Free secondary education for girls. Internet & digital labs in all public secondary schools by 2029.
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Environment
Annual drainage desilting across all 16 LGAs. LGA-based waste collection by 2028. Phase out single-use plastics by 2029.
1
Collect Your PVC
234,037 PVCs remain uncollected. Your vote only counts if you are registered and ready.
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Know the Candidates
Review records, promises, and plans. Vote based on governance issues — not just party loyalty.
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Show Up & Vote
In 2022, a 104,846-vote margin decided Ekiti's future. Democracy belongs to those who show up.
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