Accord candidate vows to prioritise pensioners’ welfare in Ekiti
Opeyemi Falegan, the Accord Party candidate for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, has pledged to focus on development and improved welfare for residents if elected. He dismissed rumours of working with Biodun Oyebanji, the current governor and APC candidate, insisting he is running independently. Speaking during a meeting with pensioners, Falegan promised to address their needs and clear outstanding entitlements. The candidate urged voters to support him in the upcoming election on June 20.
Key takeaways
- Opeyemi Falegan stated he is contesting the 2026 Ekiti governorship election to win and form the next government.
- He promised better welfare packages for pensioners and criticised the current APC government for not clearing gratuity backlogs.
- Falegan denied any alliance with Biodun Oyebanji, calling such claims “mere rumour.”
- He urged eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the June 20 election.
- Temitope Popoola, chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, praised Falegan for engaging with pensioners and showing concern for their welfare.
