Politics
Lagos guber: Sanwo-Olu endorsing me as successor a great deal – Deputy gov, Hamzat
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has said his endorsement by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as his successor means a great deal to him.
Hamzat expressed his commitment to building on the progress of Lagos State.
Posting on X, he wrote: “Today, I am honoured by the endorsement of my governor, my brother and my friend, H.E. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
“His trust means a great deal to me. We’ve worked side by side in the service of Lagos State, and I don’t take this vote of confidence lightly.
“I remain committed to building on the progress we’ve made together and look forward to serving Lagosians with integrity, focus, and a clear sense of purpose.”
Sanwo-Olu had endorsed Hamzat as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in the state.
The governor announced the endorsement after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina.
The deputy governor had officially declared his intention to run for the governorship seat before members of the State Executive Council and key party leaders.
dailypost.ng
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado Ekiti
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a landslide victory at the polling unit of Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election.
Announcing results, Polling Officer Ms. Elizabeth Oregbemeh said Oyebanji polled 164 votes.
PDP governorship candidate Dr. Wole Oluyede scored 8 votes, while Action Democratic Party (ADP) candidate Mr. Ayodeji Ojo got 1 vote.
Bamidele, who voted earlier, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election and commended the impressive voter turnout across the state.
The Senate leader praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the prompt deployment of electoral officials and materials across all 16 local government areas.
According to INEC, of 1,059,360 registered voters in Ekiti State, 1,028,929 collected their Permanent Voter Cards.
Result Summary – Bamidele’s Polling Unit
APC: 164 votes
PDP: 8 votes
ADP: 1 vote
The post Ekiti GUBER: Oyebanji secures landslide at senate leader Bamidele’s polling unit appeared first on Vanguard News.
www.vanguardngr.com
Isaac Fayose, a younger brother to former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has raised the alarm that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was distributing uncollected Permanent Voter Card, PVCs, to members of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
He made the allegation on Saturday as the Ekiti governorship election gets underway.
Major contestants in the election are the incumbent, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC and Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
In the video he shared on X on Saturday, Fayose alleged widespread manipulation involving unclaimed voter cards.
“No opposition party can win election in Nigeria. Look at what INEC is doing in Ekiti. INEC is handing APC the voters cards that weren’t picked up.
“APC are now paying non-indigenes N20k to use those voters cards to vote for APC,” Fayose said.
dailypost.ng
Results have started trickling in from the governorship election in Ekiti State.
The election was supposed to end at 2pm, but the law permits voters in the queue before the closing time to cast their votes.
In Polling Units where voting has ended and ballots counted, DAILY POST brings you live results.
Ekiti 2026 governorship election had 1.06m registered voters and 97.1% of Permanent Voter Cards were collected.
The election was conducted in 2,445 Polling Units in 177 Wards and 16 Local Government Areas.
14 candidates are vying for the state’s governorship sear in the polls.
RESULTS
Ugele/Akoku ward 3, PU003, Ikere LGA
APC: 104
PDP: 80
ADC: 2
Invalid: 9
Total votes: 195
Registered voters: 522
PU005, ward 06, Olope/Emila, Ijero LGA
APC: 143
ADC: 14
PDP: 10
PU011 ward 06, Oko-Agba, Ijero LGA
APC: 117
ADC: 9
PDP: 8
PU011 ward 06, Oko-Agba, Ijero LGA
APC: 117
ADC: 9
PDP: 8
PU011 ward 06, Oko-Agba, Ijero LGA
APC: 117
ADC: 9
PDP: 8
dailypost.ng
Tottenham Open Talks With Premier League Club to Sign £100m ‘Monster’
Alex Ferguson Banned Ruud van Nistelrooy From Roy Keane’s Testimonial
Ekiti GUBER: Oyebanji secures landslide at senate leader Bamidele’s polling unit
Simi Sanya and Femi Dapson Are Now Legally Married and It Is Beautiful to See
FCT Area Council Election: Live results from polling units
Premier League Set-Piece Goals (2025/2026)
-
Sports1 day agoJoao Neves Causes Stir With Cristiano Ronaldo Comments After Portugal 1-1 DR Congo
-
Sports1 day agoITV Blasted After ‘Outrageous’ Emma Hayes Clip During England v Croatia
-
Sports1 day agoJulen Lopetegui and Jesse Marsch 2026 World Cup Clash Explained
-
Sports1 day agoDana White Brutally Cuts 3 Fighters From the UFC Roster
-
Politics13 hours agoEkiti Decides: Live Updates, Results from governorship election
-
Sports11 hours agoFIFA to Pay Compensation After Ismael Kone’s Horrific Injury For Canada
-
Sports21 hours agoAlgeria Lodge Official Complaint to FIFA Over Lionel Messi
-
Sports1 day agoLyrics to All Scotland Songs and Chants (Complete Guide)