2009 Ekiti State gubernatorial by-election

2009 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
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Nominee Segun Oni Kayode Fayemi
Party PDP AC
Running mate Sikiru Tae Lawal
Popular vote 111,140 107,011

Governor before election

Segun Oni
PDP

Elected Governor

Segun Oni
PDP

The 2009 Ekiti State gubernatorial election was held on 25 April 2009.[1][2] It was, however, not until 5 May 2009, that the exercise was concluded due to electoral violence.[3][4][5][6] Incumbent PDP Governor Segun Oni won re-election in the supplementary election, defeating AC Kayode Fayemi candidate to emerge winner.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]

Segun Oni emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Sikiru Tae Lawal.[17]

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