#Ekiti State

Wole Oluyede, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the June 20, 2026, election in Ekiti State, has rejected the election results, claiming that the election was not free and fair. He has taken fresh action in response to the outcome, although specific details of his actions were not provided.

Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State election, is consulting with party leadership and his legal team regarding his next steps following the election results. This information was reported by Rotimi Ojomoyela for Vanguard.

The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the death of a worshipper abducted during an attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eda-Oniyo on April 28, 2026, while announcing the rescue of the remaining victims. Additionally, two more Nigerians have been reported in the news, as part of a summary from Nigerian newspapers.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has responded to critics of his administration following his victory in the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. He stated that discussions on social media do not influence election results, emphasizing that electoral success is achieved through performance and direct engagement with the electorate. His comments were made after being declared the winner of the election on Sunday.