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As the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State draws near, various stakeholders are eager to gauge the popularity of candidates vying for the top seat. Conducting polls ahead of the real election can serve as a litmus test for candidates, helping them assess their chances of winning and fine-tune their campaign strategies. Additionally, polls can increase the visibility of candidates, allowing voters to familiarize themselves with the aspirants.

To this end, Ekiti News 247 conducted a poll via our WhatsApp Channel on January 21, 2026, at 2:32 pm, which remained open for three days to gather opinions from Ekiti residents on their preferred candidate for the governorship election. This poll is the first of three that will be conducted on our platform before the June election. The second poll will take place in March, and the third and final poll will occur in May.

According to Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, every social media platform has the right to conduct polls and surveys to gauge public opinion. As of 7:59 am on January 24, 2026, a total of 2,180 votes were cast in the poll.

Here are the results:
1. Opeyemi Falegan (A) - 906 votes (41.56%)
2. Biodun Oyebanji (APC) - 779 votes (35.73%)
3. Blessing Abegunde (NNPP) - 323 votes (14.82%)
4. Oluwadare Bejide (ADC) - 72 votes (3.30%)
5. Akande Oluwasegun (AAC) - 22 votes (1.01%)
6. Ayodeji Ojo (ADP) - 19 votes (0.87%)
7. Olaniyi Ayodele (PRP) - 15 votes (0.69%)
8. Osinkolu Olusegun (YPP) - 10 votes (0.46%)
9. Bidemi Awogbemi (APP) - 10 votes (0.46%)
10. Victor Adetunji (ZLP) - 10 votes (0.46%)
11. Oyebanji Olajuyin (LP) - 9 votes (0.41%)
12. Joseph Anifowose (APM) - 5 votes (0.23%)

These poll results provide insight into the current state of the candidates, with Opeyemi Falegan, Biodun Oyebanji and Blessing Abegunde emerging as the top three candidates. The upcoming polls in March and May will help track any shifts in voter sentiment as the election approaches.

SOURCE: https://ekitinews247.com.ng/2026/01/24/ekiti-2026-top-contenders-emerge-with-2180-votes-in-preferred-candidate-poll/

Wow, accord may take over most states in South West nigeria with their popular candidates

Falegan in Ekiti
Adeleke in Osun
Oriyomi in Oyo

Someone somewhere in his erosion village posting online poll as if there is INEC polling unit on social media. Mteeeew

josephine123:
As the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State draws near, various stakeholders are eager to gauge the popularity of candidates vying for the top seat. Conducting polls ahead of the real election can serve as a litmus test for candidates, helping them assess their chances of winning and fine-tune their campaign strategies. Additionally, polls can increase the visibility of candidates, allowing voters to familiarize themselves with the aspirants.

To this end, Ekiti News 247 conducted a poll via our WhatsApp Channel on January 21, 2026, at 2:32 pm, which remained open for three days to gather opinions from Ekiti residents on their preferred candidate for the governorship election. This poll is the first of three that will be conducted on our platform before the June election. The second poll will take place in March, and the third and final poll will occur in May.

According to Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, every social media platform has the right to conduct polls and surveys to gauge public opinion. As of 7:59 am on January 24, 2026, a total of 2,180 votes were cast in the poll.

Here are the results:
1. Opeyemi Falegan (A) - 906 votes (41.56%)
2. Biodun Oyebanji (APC) - 779 votes (35.73%)
3. Blessing Abegunde (NNPP) - 323 votes (14.82%)
4. Oluwadare Bejide (ADC) - 72 votes (3.30%)
5. Akande Oluwasegun (AAC) - 22 votes (1.01%)
6. Ayodeji Ojo (ADP) - 19 votes (0.87%)
7. Olaniyi Ayodele (PRP) - 15 votes (0.69%)
8. Osinkolu Olusegun (YPP) - 10 votes (0.46%)
9. Bidemi Awogbemi (APP) - 10 votes (0.46%)
10. Victor Adetunji (ZLP) - 10 votes (0.46%)
11. Oyebanji Olajuyin (LP) - 9 votes (0.41%)
12. Joseph Anifowose (APM) - 5 votes (0.23%)

These poll results provide insight into the current state of the candidates, with Opeyemi Falegan, Biodun Oyebanji and Blessing Abegunde emerging as the top three candidates. The upcoming polls in March and May will help track any shifts in voter sentiment as the election approaches.

SOURCE: https://ekitinews247.com.ng/2026/01/24/ekiti-2026-top-contenders-emerge-with-2180-votes-in-preferred-candidate-poll/

scrapNG:
Wow, accord may take over most states in South West nigeria with their popular candidates

Falegan in Ekiti
Adeleke in Osun
Oriyomi in Oyo

Voting is not done on social media. So not be deceived. Besides social media voting can be manipulated.