PDP campaign group confident of victory in Ekiti governorship race
The campaign team for Dr Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, has expressed strong optimism about winning the upcoming Ekiti State election. They believe that despite legal and political challenges, the party will overcome all obstacles and defeat other contenders, including incumbent governor Biodun Oyebanji. The group has dismissed claims that the PDP is incapable of fielding a candidate, calling such assertions premature. The team has assured supporters that Dr Oluyede remains focused on reclaiming power for the benefit of Ekiti residents.
Key takeaways
- The PDP campaign organisation is confident that Dr Wole Oluyede will defeat other candidates in the June 20, 2026, Ekiti governorship election.
- Oluyede’s primary victory was nullified by a court, but the PDP has appealed the judgment and filed for a stay of execution.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission excluded Oluyede’s name from the candidate list, following the court’s decision, but the PDP is seeking legal redress.
- The PDP accuses the APC and Governor Biodun Oyebanji of trying to remove opposition contenders, but the APC denies any involvement.
- The PDP urges its members to remain united and confident that Oluyede will ultimately participate in the election and prevail.
