∆ Omoyele Sowore.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre after dismissing his application seeking the presiding judge’s recusal from the case.

Justice Mohammed Umar, in a brief ruling, rejected Sowore’s request that he step aside from the matter on grounds of alleged bias.

Following the ruling, the court ordered Sowore’s remand pending the hearing and determination of a motion seeking a stay of the earlier order that revoked his bail and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

The court fixed Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for hearing of the stay application filed by Sowore’s new counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN).

Sowore arrived at the court premises accompanied by supporters, some of whom carried placards in solidarity with him.

Justice Umar had on June 16, 2026, revoked Sowore’s bail and issued a bench warrant following his failure to appear in court.

The decision was made after an oral application by counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Akinkolu Kehinde (SAN).

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, securing him a second term in office.

INEC made the announcement after collating results from across the state’s 16 local government areas, where Oyebanji recorded a commanding lead over his closest rivals. The incumbent governor, who voted at his polling unit in Ikogosi, Ekiti West LGA, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, was widely expected to emerge victorious following strong performances in multiple LGAs, including a landslide in his home local government.

According to preliminary figures from various reports, Oyebanji polled significantly ahead, with APC securing victories in a sweeping majority of polling units. His main challengers included Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Oluwadare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The election was generally described as peaceful with impressive voter turnout in many areas. Oyebanji had earlier expressed satisfaction with the process, urging patience with INEC officials amid technical glitches.

This victory reinforces the APC’s dominance in Ekiti State politics. Further details on final vote tallies and reactions are expected as INEC concludes formal proceedings at the collation centre in Ado-Ekiti.

FULL RESULTS OF EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

1. EMURE LGA

ADC- 732
APC -14325
PDP 851

2. EFON LGA
   ADC- 201
   APC – 8742
   PDP -2051
3. IJERO LGA

ADC-2026
APC – 25506
PDP -2479

4. IKERE LGA

ADC- 245
APC- 11116
PDP- 9892

5. EKITI SOUTH WEST,ILAWE LGA

ADC- 1076
APC-14705
PDP-1800

6. IDO/OSI LGA

ADC- 561
APC -17901
PDP- 1449

7. EKITI WEST LGA

ADC- 674
APC -28258
PDP -3644

8. ADO EKITI LGA

ADC- 1054
APC- 38026
PDP- 3817

9. ILEJEMEJE LGA

ADC -579
APC -8984
PDP – 1243

10. ISE/ORUN LGA

ADC -365
APC -12908
PDP- 1627

11. OYE LGA

ADC- 998
APC- 18975
PDP- 2891

12. MOBA LGA
    ADC- 994
    APC- 20, 500
    PDP- 1360
13. AYEKIRE LGA
    ADC- 314
    APC- 17133
    PDP- 1563
14. IKOLE LGA
    ADC- 812
    APC- 26508
    PDP- 750
15. IREPODUN/IFELODUN LGA
    ADC- 511
    APC- 29278
    PDP- 2119
16. EKITI EAST LGA
    ADC- 1730
    APC- 26359
    PDP- 2795

FILE: Amaechi and Atiku | AFP

The African Democratic Congress has selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The party described the pair as a “unity and rescue ticket” aimed at offering Nigerians an alternative platform ahead of the next general election.

The party announced Amaechi’s emergence in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, following consultations with party stakeholders, coalition partners and representatives from across the country.

According to the ADC, the decision was influenced by Amaechi’s performance in the party’s presidential primary, where he emerged runner-up, as well as his extensive record in public service spanning the legislative and executive arms of government.

Abdullahi said that the proposed Atiku-Amaechi partnership brings together two experienced political figures with the national reach and leadership credentials needed to tackle Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges.