Oyebanji visits freed Ekiti worshippers, assures continued security efforts

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has visited the worshippers from Eda-Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Government Area who recently regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity. The governor visited the survivors on Sunday at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), where they are receiving medical attention following their release on Saturday….

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Abducted Ekiti worshippers regain freedom after 67 days

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area, after spending 67 days in captivity. Police spokesperson SP Sunday Abutu disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the victims were rescued on Friday following coordinated security operations. The worshippers were kidnapped on April 28,…

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Oyebanji, Deputy Receive Certificates of Return from INEC

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, have received their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following their victory in the June 20 governorship election. The certificates were presented by Sam Olumekun at a ceremony held at the INEC State Office in Ado-Ekiti. Governor Oyebanji secured victory in…

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Ekiti set for governorship election as INEC, security agencies finalise preparations

The stage is set for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, as electoral and security authorities conclude preparations for the exercise. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness for the poll, assuring residents that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to guarantee a free, fair, and…

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Ekiti Governorship Election: INEC Extends PVC Collection to June 14, Confirms 2,077 PWDs Eligible to Vote

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Ekiti State until June 14, 2026, urging eligible voters to seize the opportunity and participate in the forthcoming governorship election. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday as part of…

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APC disqualifies Kayode Ojo ahead of Ekiti governorship primary

As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for its governorship primary in Ekiti State, scheduled for October 27, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has disqualified one of the aspirants, Kayode Ojo. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already set the Ekiti governorship election date for July 20, 2026. APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary,…

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