Ekiti State

Ekiti State's monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) increased to N2.7 billion without introducing new taxes. The official credited improved voluntary tax compliance, digital tax administration, public enlightenment, tax reforms, an empowered workforce, and the administration's enabling environment under Governor Biodun Oyebanji.

ADC announced it will not challenge the Ekiti governorship election result at the tribunal despite having reservations about some aspects of the election. The party stated that challenging the outcome would not serve the greater interest of its members, supporters, and the people of Ekiti State.

A court in Ado-Ekiti is hearing a case involving Grace Ogunleye, Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area in Ekiti State, accused of allegedly orchestrating her own kidnapping. Proceedings are set to resume at the Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates Court.

Across Africa, power is being settled through ballot, bargain, and force. Nigeria's Ekiti State re-elected its governor on June 20, a rare incumbent win, while Kenya's ruling coalition passed a contested tax bill in parliament with 122 votes to 40. South Africa is mentioned in the context of political dynamics.

Wole Oluyede, a candidate, rejected the declared election result in Ekiti State, stating it does not reflect the people's will. He plans to challenge the outcome through lawful and democratic means.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of six bye-elections in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi, and Rivers states, losing one seat in Rivers to the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Biodun Oyebanji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the winner of Ekiti State's governorship election. Oyebanji, the incumbent governor, secured a second term following the election results.

President Tinubu congratulated Oyebanji on his re-election victory in Ekiti State. Oyebanji has become the first governor in Ekiti State's history to win re-election back-to-back.

Oyebanji was re-elected as Ekiti State governor, marking the first back-to-back re-election since 1999. Bamidele stated this signals a brighter future for Ekiti, citing Oyebanji's governance approach and ability to unite stakeholders across party lines.

INEC has uploaded 34.6% of polling unit results for the Ekiti State governorship election as of 6 p.m. The update is part of the #EkitiDecides2026 election process reported by Premium Times Nigeria.

Ex-presidential aide Babafemi Ojudu cast his vote in Ekiti State and reported a BVAS machine glitch. Similar glitches were observed at multiple polling units across the state on Saturday.

An Accord Party candidate in Ekiti State's 2026 election condemned vote-buying and criticized security agents' conduct, stating the process does not reflect a good democratic process. The candidate, Mr. Falegan, declared the election invalid in Ekiti State.

Voting began early across many polling units in Ekiti state during the #EkitiDecides2026 election. Checks by PREMIUM TIMES confirmed the early arrival of voters and election materials at these units.

The 2026 Ekiti State governorship election will involve over one million voters across 2,445 polling units in 177 wards. Candidates include Oyebanji, Oluyede, and 12 others competing in the southwestern Nigerian state.

INEC has deployed election materials and personnel to 16 area councils in Ekiti State, a South-west state in Nigeria, as part of preparations for the #EkitiDecides2026 election. The materials were accompanied by security personnel during the distribution.

Four ex-governors of Ekiti State—Niyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni, and Kayode Fayemi—have publicly endorsed Governor Kayode Oyebanji for a second term in the 2026 governorship election.

Ekiti State, Nigeria, is under national attention as political activities intensify ahead of Saturday's governorship election. The state is referred to as the 'Fountain of Knowledge' in the article.

EFCC arraigned a native doctor and his wife for allegedly defrauding N1 billion. The couple is accused of using the funds to purchase two properties in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has expressed concern over the political atmosphere ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The party is calling for sustained efforts to preserve peace, strengthen democratic institutions, and protect citizens' rights to participate in the electoral process.