PDP Rejects Oyebanji’s Re-election Result

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Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has extended a hand of friendship to his main challengers after securing re-election in Saturday’s governorship poll.

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The governor won across all 16 local government areas with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP candidate Oluyede and ADC candidate Dare Bejide, according to results announced in Ado Ekiti.
Following the declaration, President Bola Tinubu, governors and other political leaders congratulated Oyebanji on his victory.
The President praised the peaceful conduct of the election, urged the governor to govern inclusively and described the result as a sign of public confidence in his administration’s performance.
Despite the celebrations, the ADC rejected the outcome, describing the election as lacking credibility and alleging widespread vote-buying.
The PDP also expressed dissatisfaction with the result, saying it was reviewing reports from across the state before deciding its next move.
Election observer group Yiaga Africa said the poll showed improvement in election-day administration, including early deployment of officials and a peaceful voting process.
However, the group raised concerns about vote-buying, voter inducement and shortcomings in results management, urging reforms ahead of

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