
Ekiti PDP’s Oluyede set to launch campaign for governorship race
Dr Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Ekiti State, has announced plans to begin his campaign across the state. He made this declaration in Ikere Ekiti, following court rulings that affirmed his candidacy and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish his name. Oluyede expressed confidence in his preparedness to govern and promised to prioritise infrastructure restoration. The PDP State Chairman, Tunji Odeyemi, also voiced optimism about the party’s chances in the upcoming election.
Key takeaways
- Dr Wole Oluyede will begin campaigning in all three senatorial districts and 16 local government areas ahead of the June 20 governorship election.
- Court rulings affirmed Oluyede as the valid PDP candidate and ordered INEC to publish his name for the election.
- Oluyede promised to prioritise infrastructure, including roads, hospitals, and schools, if elected.
- The PDP State Chairman, Tunji Odeyemi, expressed confidence in the party’s chances and criticised the current administration.
- Oluyede urged voters to support him, assuring them of his qualifications and commitment to the state’s development.