Abiodun Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, has been declared winner of the exercise.

Oyebanji, who secured victory in 15 of the 16 Local Government Areas of the State, polled a total of 187,057 votes.

Segun Oni, his closest rival polled 82,211 votes while Bisi Kolawole of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), trailed with 67,457 votes.

Professor Kayode Oyebode, returning officer for the election, declared Oyebanji winner at 3:04am on Sunday.

A total of 16 candidates partook in the election. The total valid votes in the election were 351,865, void votes, 8,888 and total votes cast, 360,753.

Below is the final result:

A: 166

AAC: 409

ADC: 5,597

ADP: 3,495

APC: 187,057

APGA: 376

APM: 290

APP: 1,980

LP: 195

NNPP: 529

NRM:347

PDP: 67,457

PRP: 856

SDP: 82,211

YPP: 618

ZLP: 282