Ekiti: PDP’s Oluyede says he’s set to take over from Oyebanji
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Wole Oluyede, has declared that he is set to take over from the incumbent governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, in the June 2026 election.
Oluyede, while reacting to the judgment delivered by Justice P. C. Obiora at the Appeal Court, Akure Division on the outcome of the gubernatorial primary conducted on November 8 in which one of the aspirants, Prince Funsho Ayeni, expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome.
Oluyede said he welcomed the development as a victory for the overall people of Ekiti State.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser (Media), Gani Salau, and made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, Dr. Oluyede extended hands of fellowship to Ayeni and urged him to join forces with him to take over Ekiti from Oyebanji.
“Now, I am extending my hands of fellowship to my brother, Prince Funsho Ayeni, to join me and let us work together and win the June 20 gubernatorial election.
“With today’s judgment at the Court of Appeal, Akure and the last week judgment that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and publish my name as the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP for the 2026 election, we can now look towards reclaiming Ekiti State from these few people.
“Our major political opponent is the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate; and we must tell them that Ekiti doesn’t want them again,” he said.
Oluyede used the occasion to assure the people of Ekiti State to get ready for a good and purposeful government that would have the interest of Ekiti people at heart.
“I now appeal to Ekiti people to remain steadfast and continue to work assiduously and ensure that we take this state back from the few who have lorded themselves on us by cornering our common wealth,” he said.
