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Lagos Baales plan prayer rally, PVC campaign in support of Tinubu, Hamzat
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Baales Forum, the umbrella body of traditional community heads across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas, has announced plans to hold a special congregational prayer session and mobilisation rally ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forum said the event, scheduled for June 23, 2026, in Lagos, will…
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Aiyedatiwa congratulates Oyebanji on re-election as Ekiti governor
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his victory in the state governorship election and subsequent re-election for a second term. Aiyedatiwa, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, described the election outcome as a clear endorsement of Oyebanji’s leadership and development-driven administration. The…
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APC congratulates Oyebanji on historic re-election victory in Ekiti
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his re-election as Governor of Ekiti State, describing the victory as a landmark achievement in the state’s democratic history. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka on Sunday, the APC said Oyebanji’s victory makes him the first incumbent governor to secure re-election in…
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Ekiti victory will strengthen APC’s chances in Osun — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the reelection of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State will strengthen the party’s chances in the August 15 governorship election in Osun. Oyintiloye, who stated this on Sunday in Osogbo, described Oyebanji’s victory as “well deserved” and said the…
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Tinubu congratulates Oyebanji on Ekiti re-election victory
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the governor’s performance in office. Western Post had earlier reported that Oyebanji secured re-election with 319,224 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Dr. Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 40,543 votes, and Ambassador…
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Oyebanji’s reelection affirms good governance in Ekiti, says Uba Sani
Governor of Kaduna State and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Ekiti State governorship election, Senator Uba Sani, has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the 2026 governorship election, describing it as a clear endorsement of his administration by the people of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, Sani said…
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UPDATE: Detailed results show extent of Oyebanji’s victory in Ekiti poll
A follow-up review of the official results of the Ekiti State governorship election has revealed how candidates of smaller political parties fared in the contest won by Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Western Post had earlier reported that Oyebanji secured re-election with 319,224 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Dr. Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party…
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APC’s Faduyile wins Ondo South senatorial by-election with 68,474 votes
By Boye Oyeyemi The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Adedayo Faduyile, has emerged winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday. The result was announced at the collation centre in Okitipupa by the Returning Officer, Prof. Gbenga Ibileye, after the conclusion of the collation process. According to official statistics, Faduyile secured a total of 68,474…
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BREAKING: Oyebanji secures landslide victory in Ekiti governorship poll
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been reelected as governor of Ekiti State after emerging victorious in Saturday’s governorship election. The declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), confirms Oyebanji’s return for a second term in office. Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Dr. Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
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Yiaga Africa faults Ekiti gov election over alleged widespread vote buying
By Boye Oyeyemi A prominent non-governmental organization, Yiaga Africa has expressed concern over the prevalence of vote buying during Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, describing the trend as a major threat to the integrity of the electoral process. The disclosure was made in Ado-Ekiti when the civic organisation’s Executive Director, Samson Itodo, spoke with journalists. In his remarks, he…
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