PDP Governorship Aspirant Dr. Wole Oluyede Emerges Strong Candidate

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Former Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kolawole Oluwawole, has endorsed Dr. Wole Oluyede as the best candidate for Ekiti State's governorship in the 2026 election. Oluyede obtained his nomination and expression of interest forms for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election, scheduled to take place in November. The endorsement ceremony, attended by party leaders, chairmen, coordinators, women leaders, and other faithful, emphasized the importance of supporting Oluyede's bid to become the next governor of Ekiti State.

Key Takeaways:

  • The former Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kolawole Oluwawole, has endorsed Dr. Wole Oluyede as the best candidate for Ekiti State's governorship in the 2026 election.
  • Oluyede obtained his nomination and expression of interest forms for the PDP primary election, scheduled to take place in November, despite the high fees of N40 million and N10 million, respectively.
  • The nomination form and expression of interest form were signed by multiple PDP stakeholders from the 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State.
  • Oluwawole expressed optimism that Oluyede will emerge the winner in the primary election, citing the candidate's credentials and the support of party members.
  • The current administration in Ekiti State is characterized by poverty, hunger, joblessness, and insecurity, prompting a need for change and a new vision.
  • Oluyede has promised to restore better lives and prosperity in Ekiti State if elected as governor.
  • A chieftain of the PDP, Mr. Martins Ibikunle, expressed confidence in Oluyede's ability to triumph in both the primary and governorship elections.
  • The aspirant's Spokesperson, Gani Salau, assured of Oluyede's victory at the poll, citing the candidate's strengths and the party's unity.

Statistics:

  • N40 million: The fee for the PDP governorship nomination form.
  • N10 million: The fee for the PDP governorship expression of interest form.
  • N1 million: The administrative charge for the PDP governorship nomination form.
  • 16 Local Government Areas: The number of LGAs represented at the nomination form signing ceremony.
  • 177 wards: The number of wards that will elect delegates to vote for the PDP candidate in the primary election.
  • N51 million: The total amount paid for the nomination and expression of interest forms, administrative charges included.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: "Former Speaker, Others Endorse Oluyede for Ekiti Guber" (The Nation, November 2023)]
  • [Source 2: "Oluyede Obtains PDP Governorship Nomination, Expression of Interest Forms" (Punch, November 2023)]
  • [Source 3: "PDP to Conduct Free, Fair Governorship Primary in Ekiti – Martins Ibikunle" (Tribune, November 2023)]