PDP leaders in Ekiti push to reverse Oluyede’s exclusion by INEC
Dr Wole Oluyede has been excluded from the list of candidates for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti governorship election by INEC, sparking strong reactions from PDP leaders in the state. At a meeting in Igede Ekiti, party chieftains assured members that efforts are underway to overturn the exclusion and reaffirmed their support for Oluyede. The PDP maintains that Oluyede remains their candidate and expressed confidence in securing victory in the upcoming election. The party also criticised the current government and called for renewed mobilisation among supporters.
Key takeaways
- INEC excluded Dr Wole Oluyede and the PDP from the list of candidates for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti governorship election.
- PDP leaders, including Toba Adaramola and Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe, vowed to challenge the exclusion and ensure Oluyede contests.
- The commission set party primaries for between October 20 and November 10, 2025, with candidate particulars to be published on December 29.
- The deadline for candidate withdrawal and replacement is January 12, 2026, and the final list of nominated candidates will be published on January 19, 2026.
- PDP leaders urged supporters to remain calm and continue mobilising for Oluyede ahead of the election.
