#Ekiti 2026: Gov. Oyebanji Votes At Polling Unit, Says No One Will Be Disenfranchised

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has hailed the conduct of the ongoing governorship election in the state, describing the turnout of voters as impressive and the exercise as peaceful across the state.

The governor gave the assessment shortly after casting his ballot alongside his wife at polling unit 003, Oyebanji’s Compound, RA 06, Ekiti West local government area on Saturday.

He charged voters to remain orderly despite pocket of technological hitches recorded in some areas.

Reacting to early morning reports of voting hitches, where standard electronic verification machines failed to capture some voters, Governor Oyebanji appealed for calm, assuring the electorate that no eligible voter would be disenfranchised.

He noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has given firm assurances that technical glitches would be resolved swiftly to accommodate everyone in queue.

“The report is positive and voting is going on smoothly. The turnout is also very impressive. I am happy that people heeded my call for them to come out en masse to cast their votes,” he said.

“I want to appeal to our people to be patient, because everyone will vote. I have received assurances from INEC that all those who came out will be allowed to vote.”