—- Solicits Oyebanji’s Support for Ekiti South Governorship Ambition
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has declared full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Oluyede made the declaration at a political gathering in Ado-Ekiti, where he said he and his supporters across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state are ready to work with Governor Oyebanji to ensure they deliver ninety percent of Ekiti votes to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu come January 2027 presidential election.
Oluyede also Reiterated his commitment and that of his supporters to embark on grassroots mobilisation and door-to-door campaigns to secure victory for President Tinubu.
While noting his strong support for the president, Oluyede said the Ekiti South people have been denied a lot of things, especially, the governorship position and they are determined to produce the next governor in Ekiti State. He therefore solicit strong support from Oyebanji and the president.
Oluyede said president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been there father for a long time and having discussed with the governor and the president, they promised not to disappoint him and also, stand by his supporters, and this assurance according to him starts with the development of Ekiti State which only the president can deliver at the moment
He also pledged his support and that of his followers for the administration of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, urging the President to continue to prioritise Ekiti State in development and political representation.
Reacting, Governor Oyebanji commended Oluyede for his genuine love for Ekiti by rising above partisan politics to join hands with him to ensure president Bola Ahmed Tinubu wins the coming election with total victory in Ekiti State.
Oyebanji described his action as an act of political maturity, true statesmanship expected from a devoted christian.
The Governor noted that his relationship with Oluyede predates politics, adding that their shared commitment to the progress of the state brought them together despite belonging to different political parties.
Oyebanji, who expressed gratitude that the June 20 governorship election was peaceful and devoid of bloodshed, said the absence of violence was his greatest achievement in the contest, as neither he nor Oluyede promoted violence during the electioneering.
He said the development reflects the vision of the founding fathers of Ekiti State, whose agitation for state creation was anchored on justice, equity and unity, stressing that political and religious differences must not destroy the bond among Ekiti people.
The Governor therefore appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and PDP across the state to work together in unity, cooperate in mobilisation for the 2027 presidential election and hold joint meetings and rallies where necessary.
He added that the emerging partnership should serve as a model for peaceful politics in Ekiti, urging political leaders to place the interest of the people above personal ambition for sustainable peace and accelerated development.
