INEC records have revealed that six governorship candidates aged 61 years and above are featuring prominently in the Ekiti 2026 election slated to hold June 20.

Legit.ng analyses three key factors that could affect the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC’s) chances of winning the 2026 Ekiti governorship election.

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The Ekiti state governorship election is set for Saturday and the major candidates and parties to watch out for, have been compiled ahead of the poll.

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Ekiti’s governorship race on June 20 drew intense campaigns as four major parties fielded diverse candidates. The peace accord signed in May 2026 restored calm.

INEC begins distributing sensitive materials for the Ekiti State governorship election on June 20, 2026. Voter registration rises to 1,059,360 ahead of polling.

"It's information from the blues. It is not true and should be disregarded. We are still with our candidate. He has not stepped down for anybody and is ready for the election."

Ambassador Oluwadare Patrick Bejide, ADC candidate for Ekiti's governorship, boasts 30 years of experience advocating for infrastructure and public welfare.

Dare Bejide of the ADC is one of the 14 candidates in the Ekiti gubernatorial election scheduled for Saturday, 20 June.