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889497 its official inec declares apcs oyebanji winner of ekiti governorship election
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AI-generatedThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Biodun Oyebanji of the APC as the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election, securing his re-election. He defeated Wole Oluyede of the PDP with a significant margin and achieved a sweep across all 16 local government areas. This victory solidifies the APC's dominance in Ekiti State.
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- Biodun Oyebanji was declared the winner after securing a decisive majority of votes across all 16 LGAs.
- Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes, significantly defeating his closest rival, Wole Oluyede (PDP), who received 40,543 votes.
- The APC candidate won in every local government area, indicating strong support across both urban and rural regions.
- Political analysts suggest the victory was attributed to incumbency advantage, broad alliances, and perceived administrative performance.
- The article notes that opposition parties struggled to present a unified front during the election.
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