UK congratulates Oyebanji but flags election concerns
Biodun Oyebanji has been congratulated by the British High Commission in Abuja on his re-election as Ekiti State Governor. The Commission praised the peaceful conduct of the election but raised concerns about vote trading, technical issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, and accessibility challenges for persons with disabilities. The High Commission highlighted the importance of credible elections for Nigeria’s democracy. They reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s support for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
Key takeaways
- The British High Commission congratulated Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress on his re-election.
- The governorship election was held on 20 June 2026, with Oyebanji declared winner after polling 319,224 votes.
- Concerns were raised about vote trading, technical glitches with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- The Commission commended the peaceful and orderly delivery of the election by INEC and security agencies.
- The UK urged stakeholders to address issues identified and to ensure credible and inclusive future elections, including the general elections in 2027.
