INEC on Sunday 15th July, 2018 released the result of the Ekiti state governorship election held on Saturday. The electoral body declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Dr. Kayode Fayemi winner.
Dr. Fayemi who is now set to succeed the incumbent governor of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) had his challenger coming from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Prof. Kolapo Olusola the incumbent deputy governor of the state.
Governor Fayose who has been campaigning vigorously for his deputy to succeed him as the new governor of the state according to reports was said to have declared his deputy winner of the governorship election.
Dr. Fayemi of the All Progressive Party(APC) won 12 LGA out of 16 while his opponent from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) won in 4 LGA in the state.
Dr. Fayemi the former minister is set to pilot the affairs of Ekiti State in the next four years as the new governor.
Congratulations to Dr. Kayode Fayemi.