Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, has expressed confidence that Governor Biodun Oyebanji will emerge victorious in the 2026 governorship election, as residents of the state participate in the poll.
Afuye made the prediction while speaking on the election exercise, urging residents to support the continuation of the administration’s programmes and policies.
The deputy governor said the achievements recorded by the Oyebanji administration would influence voters’ decisions, adding that the state needed continuity rather than a change in leadership.
She had earlier argued that Ekiti could not afford what she described as experimental governance, insisting that Oyebanji had gained experience and delivered enough to deserve another term.
Voting commenced across the state as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the governorship election in all 16 local government areas, with multiple political parties participating in the contest.
The election has attracted attention from political stakeholders, observers and residents, with issues around governance, development, security and voter participation dominating discussions ahead of the poll.
Oyebanji, the incumbent governor of Ekiti State, is seeking re-election, while opposition parties are challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the contest.
Afuye’s comments come as political parties intensify efforts to mobilise voters and secure support across the state as counting and collation of results are expected to determine the outcome of the election.
