SDP’s Obafemi urges focus on real issues for Ekiti governorship race
Peter Obafemi, the Social Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Ekiti State, has called for campaigns centered on policies and practical solutions. He emphasized the need to address unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, and infrastructure challenges affecting residents. Obafemi highlighted the importance of economic development, improved healthcare, and quality education as priorities. He urged political actors to engage in substantive debates and focus on the future of the state as the governorship election approaches on June 20, 2026.
Key takeaways
- Peter Obafemi wants political campaigns to focus on practical solutions rather than rhetoric.
- He identified youth unemployment, migration of skilled professionals, and limited industrial growth as major concerns.
- Obafemi stressed the need for investments in agriculture, technology, manufacturing, tourism, and SMEs to drive economic growth.
- He called for improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, water supply, and security across Ekiti State.
- The SDP candidate urged stakeholders to elevate public debate and focus on policies ahead of the June 20, 2026, governorship election.
