The 2014 Ekiti State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on 21 June 2014, the PDP nominee Ayo Fayose won election, defeating Kayode Fayemi of the APC.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Ayo Fayose emerged PDP gubernatorial candidate after scoring 462 votes and defeating his closest rival, Caleb Olubolade, who received 7 votes, Dayo Adeyeye came third with 3 votes and Modupe Ogundipe had 1 vote. He picked Kolapo Olushola as his running mate.^[6][7] Kayode Fayemi was the APC candidate. 14 candidates contested in the election.^[8][9]

The Governor of Ekiti State is elected using the plurality voting system.

A total number of 14 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.^{[16][17][18][19]}