No Polling Units On Social Media — Oyebanji Fires Back At Critics After Re-election
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dismissed critics questioning his Oyebanji re-election victory, insisting that real votes are counted at polling units and not on social media platforms.
ADO-EKITI — Speaking after his victory was confirmed, Oyebanji told opponents that online noise does not translate to electoral success. According to verified reports, the governor said elections are won by voters at polling units across wards and local governments, not by trends or comments on Facebook and X former Twitter
Oyebanji, who secured a second term under the All Progressives Congress (APC), thanked Ekiti residents for their support and urged critics to respect the will of the people. He stressed that his administration will focus on delivering more projects rather than responding to social media attacks.
Political observers say the comment is a direct response to opposition voices who had dominated online discussions before the election but failed to match the APC’s grassroots mobilisation on election day.
The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Oyebanji winner with over 60% of votes cast. The Oyebanji re-election marks the first time an APC governor secured a second term in Ekiti since 2007.
The Oyebanji re-election campaign focused heavily on infrastructure, with the governor commissioning over 30 road projects in his first term. His main challenger from the Peoples Democratic Party conceded defeat on Monday, congratulating Oyebanji and calling for peace across Ekiti State.
Civil society groups monitoring the Ekiti election praised the peaceful conduct but noted low voter turnout in some urban areas. Analysts say Oyebanji’s victory strengthens the APC’s hold in Southwest Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Extra News Nigeria will continue to follow reactions from Ekiti politics. Stay with ENNfor updates.
Source: Verified reports from Ekiti Government House
