Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abiodun Oyebanji in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State has been declared winner of the gubernatorial race.
Oyebanji, who secured victory in 15 of the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, polled a total of 187,057 votes.
Segun Oni, his closest rival from the Social Democratic Party, polled 82, 211 votes while Bisi Kolawole of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), trailed with 67,457 votes.
Professor Kayode Oyebode, returning officer for the election, declared Oyebanji winner at 3:04am this Sunday morning.
A total of 16 candidates took part in the election. The total valid votes in the election were 351, 865, void votes were 8, 888 while total votes cast was 360, 753.
The result is as stated below:
A: 166
AAC: 409
ADC: 5,597
ADP: 3,495
APC: 187,057
APGA: 376
APM: 290
APP: 1,980
LP: 195
NNPP: 529
NRM:347
PDP: 67,457
PRP: 856
SDP: 82,211
YPP: 618
ZLP: 282