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Ekiti Decides: June 20, 2026

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Ekiti State voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor — the 8th democratic governor in the state’s history. This is your chance to shape roads, water supply, healthcare, education, and security in Ekiti for the next four years.

Twelve candidates from twelve parties are on the ballot. The incumbent, APC’s Biodun Oyebanji, is seeking re-election. With 2,445 polling units across 16 LGAs and nearly a million registered voters, every PVC matters.

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Major Candidate Profile

Opeyemi is a committed politician, philanthropist, and community leader focused on youth empowerment and inclusive development. Founder of the Opeyemi David Falegan Foundation, he has been recognized for his initiatives in education, health, and economic empowerment.

Opeyemi Falegan (AP)

Manifesto/Campaign Promises

  • Improve welfare packages for citizens and retirees
  • Promote economic growth and citizens’ well-being
  • Upgrade schools with modern facilities and expand scholarships
  • Protect forests, rivers, and farmlands to support agriculture
  • Strengthen community policing and security systems
  • Promote transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance
  • Strengthen primary healthcare and expand subsidized care
  • Improve maternal and child healthcare services
Biodun is a seasoned public administrator and technocrat with decades of experience in governance and policy implementation, Biodun Oyebanji has served in multiple strategic roles including Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Ekiti State Government before becoming Governor in 2022.

Biodun Oyebanji (APC)

Manifesto/Campaign Promises

  • Focus more on innovation and technology in Education
  • Improve curriculum relevance, teacher welfare, and school infrastructure
  • Make quality healthcare a right for every Ekiti citizen, not a privilege
  • Fight drug counterfeiting and improving life expectancy through better health service delivery
  • Scale up agri‑investment to boost food security and economic growth
  • Engage over 50,000 youths that will produce #50 billion worth of food under its Bring Back Our Youths to Agriculture (BBYA) programme by the year 2030
Oluwadare is a seasoned diplomat, administrator, and public servant with decades of political experience, Oluwadare Patrick Bejide has served Nigeria in multiple capacities, including as Nigeria’s High‑Commissioner to Canada and as a long‑standing Secretary to the Ekiti State Government.

Oluwadare Bejide (ADC)

Manifesto/Campaign Promises

  • Position agriculture as a core economic driver
  • Enable Ekiti to become a key supplier of food for major markets like Lagos and Abuja
  • Promises to raise morale and welfare for civil servants

Other Candidates

Akande Oluwasegun
African Action Congress (AAC)

Ayodeji Ojo
Action Democratic Party (ADP)

Bidemi Awogbemi
Action People’s Party (APP)

Joseph Anifowose
Allied People’s Movement (APM)

Oyebanji Olajuyin
Labour Party (LP)

Blessing Abegunde
New Nigeria People Party (NNPP)

Olaniyi Ayodele
People’s Redemption Party (PRP)

Osinkolu Olusegun Ayodele
Young Progressive Party (YPP)

Victor Adetunji
Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)

Born into the Pai community of kwali, Mohammed is a retired Nigerian Air Force officer. As a veteran and grassroots leader, he leverages his military background and political experience to champion a platform of infrastructure development for the people of Kwali.

Haruna Pai Mohammed
(PDP)

He is the Speaker of the Legislative Arm for Kwali Area Council. A dedicated public servant with a BSc degree. He now leverages his legislative experience to campaign for the executive leadership of Kwali, focusing on grassroots governance and community development.

Daniel Nuhu Kwali
(APC)

A grassroots activist and political leader hailing from Kwali Central. A vocal advocate for community development. He is currently a contender in the 2026 local elections.

Bandoji Jeremiah
(ADC)

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Kaura Hassan
(NNPP)