A coordinated effort by local leaders to ensure the region delivered a block vote to the APC. ๐ Impact on the National Race
Many voters viewed Tinubu as the "home-grown" candidate for the Southwest (Yoruba) region. A coordinated effort by local leaders to ensure
The state was under APC governance (Governor Biodun Oyebanji), providing a seamless organizational structure. Ekiti was the first state to officially announce
Ekiti was the first state to officially announce its full results at the National Collation Centre in Abuja. This early lead set a psychological tone for the APC's path to victory, proving that despite the "Obidient" movement's momentum in other southern states, Ekiti remained a solid fortress for the APC. While the national race was characterized by a
The 2023 Presidential Election in Ekiti State was a decisive victory for Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). While the national race was characterized by a three-way split, the results in Ekiti reflected a strong, localized mandate for the APC candidate, who cleared all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs). ๐ณ๏ธ The Ekiti Sweep