Why We Cannot Accept The Ekiti Election Result — Opposition Parties

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Nigeria Daily
Why We Cannot Accept The Ekiti Election Result — Opposition Parties
Jun 22, 2026
Daniel Ariyo Oluwole

 The Ekiti State governorship election has been concluded, with incumbent governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the APC securing another four-year mandate after defeating candidates of the PDP, ADC, and other political parties.

But even as celebrations begin, questions remain over whether the opposition will accept the outcome and whether allegations of vote-buying and electoral irregularities could end up in court. 

Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily as we examine the reactions from the major political parties and what the Ekiti election could mean for the 2027 general elections.