Oluyede rejects outcome of Ekiti governorship election
Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, has rejected the result of the Ekiti State election. The result, declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, saw Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress emerge as the winner. The Oluyede Campaign Organisation claims the election was marred by irregularities and did not reflect the true will of the people. They have urged supporters to remain calm while pursuing justice through democratic means.
Key takeaways
- Wole Oluyede finished second in the election, with Biodun Oyebanji declared the winner by the Returning Officer, Prof. Adenike Oladiji.
- The Oluyede Campaign Organisation cited widespread irregularities, including vote buying, voter intimidation, and harassment of opposition supporters.
- The campaign also expressed concerns about the conduct of some security operatives, alleging they compromised the electoral process.
- Dare Bejide, the African Democratic Congress candidate, also rejected the result, calling the election not credible.
- The PDP has called for calm among its members and supporters, promising to pursue all lawful means to challenge the outcome.
