Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has responded to online criticism following his recent re-election. He asserted that commentary found on social media platforms does not translate into actual votes or influence election results. Oyebanji specifically stated that “polling units” do not exist on social media, implying that online opinions are disconnected from the realities of the ballot box. The governor’s comments were made in direct response to critics who have voiced concerns or disapproval of his administration online. This statement signals a dismissal of the significance of social media as a barometer of public opinion regarding his governance. The governor’s office published the response through Vanguard News.