PDP factions dispute Ekiti leadership and governorship candidate
Supporters of Nyesom Wike and Taminu Turaki in the Peoples Democratic Party are at odds over the party’s leadership and governorship candidate in Ekiti State. The Turaki group insists that Wole Oluyede is the legitimate candidate, citing a court judgment in his favour. However, the Wike faction rejects this, claiming no candidate has been officially recognised. Both sides accuse each other of undermining the party’s unity and due process.
Key takeaways
- The Turaki faction claims to be the authentic PDP leadership in Ekiti and has presented Wole Oluyede as its governorship candidate for the June 20 election.
- Tunji Odeyemi of the Turaki group says their mandate, given on October 1, 2025, remains valid and was not dissolved by any court order.
- The Wike faction, led by Lanre Omolase, argues that only the Abduraham Mohammed-led National Caretaker Committee is recognised and dismisses the Turaki group’s congress as illegitimate.
- The Wike-backed SWC rejects Oluyede’s claim, stating that no candidate has been formally acknowledged or processed through official party channels.
- Both groups accuse each other of holding unconstitutional congresses and acting against the party’s interests.
