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INEC declares APC’s Oyebanji as winner of Ekiti governorship election (See breakdown of result)

Abiodun Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, has been declared winner of the exercise.

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 polled a total of 82,211 votes while Bis Kolawole of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), trailed with 67,457 votes.

Professor Kayode Adebowale, returning officer for the election, declared Oyebanji winner at a few minutes past 3am on Sunday.

Below is breakdown of final results from Ekiti governorship election ….

APC 187,057

SDP 82,211

PDP 67,457

Registered Voters 989,224
Accredited Voters 363,438