#EkitiDecides2026: INEC uploads 90. 51% of election results on IReV
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded results from 2,213 of the 2,445 polling units to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
Checks by the Peoples Gazette showed that the uploaded results represent 90.51 per cent of all polling units in the Ekiti State governorship election as of 9:42 p.m.
A review of the portal showed that results had been uploaded from local government areas, including Irepodun/Ifelodun, Ilejemeje, Moba, Ikere, Ido/Osi, Ekiti West, Emure, Oye, Efon, and Gbonyin.
Others include: Ise/Orun, Ikole, Ekiti South West, Ado Ekiti, Ijero and Ekiti East.
The election featured 14 political parties, including the incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who is seeking re-election.
Other major contenders are Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oluwadare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Oyebanji Olajuyin of the Labour Party (LP), and Blessing Abegunde of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
The remaining candidates are Samuel Akande (AAC), Ayodeji Ojo (ADP), Opeyemi Felegan (Accord), Joseph Anifowose (APM), Bidemi Awogbemi (APP), Olaniyi Ayodele (PRP), and Victor Adetunji (ZLP).
Additional election results are still being processed and uploaded to the portal as collation and electronic transmission continue across the state.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Don’t sacrifice parenting for career, don advises parents
The scholar stated that many academics had neglected parenting while pursuing career, education and other achievements.
Abuja
Police bust suspect linked to Wellington Hospital Abuja, two others for organ harvesting, human trafficking
Wellington Hospital could not be immediately reached for comment.
Lagos
Lagos International Badminton Classics: Indian Panda sisters face compatriots in final
Rutaparna said Nigeria had also proven to be a lucky destination for her.
NationWide
Naira sustains weeklong gains against dollar at N9.69
The naira recorded gains throughout the week.
States
Cops detained for allegedly shooting driver dead in Rivers
Ms Agabe condemned Mr Obodo’s killing, saying the alleged shooting did not reflect professionalism expected in policing.
States
Scores of bandits killed, ammunition recovered in Sokoto: Police
He stated that no casualties were recorded on the side of the security forces or villagers.
