Wole Oluyede, PDP governorship candidate in Ekiti State, has rejected the June 20, 2026, election results, claiming the process was neither free nor fair.

He alleges widespread voter inducement, intimidation, and operational issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, which he says undermined the election's credibility.INEC declared APC's Biodun Oyebanji the winner with 319,224 votes, while Oluyede secured 40,543 votes.

In a statement titled 'A Message of Gratitude, Hope and Commitment to the People of Ekiti State,' Oluyede thanked supporters for their loyalty and vowed to consult legal experts and party leaders to determine next steps.He emphasized his commitment to justice and democracy, assuring supporters their efforts would not be in vain.The candidate also criticized individuals who claimed the PDP was irrelevant in Ekiti, stating they had benefited from the party's platform.

Oluyede stressed that the election's outcome raises serious questions about transparency and fairness, urging a thorough examination of alleged irregularities.