
With less than three months to the June 20, 2026, gubernatorial election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has intensified his campaign across Ekiti State, signaling a high-stakes showdown with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a series of high-energy rallies and grassroots engagements, Dr. Oluyede has dominated the political conversation, with viral videos and images showcasing massive turnouts across the 16 local government areas.
The campaign, which focuses on the “Ekiti South Agenda” and economic revitalization, has positioned the PDP as a formidable challenger to the incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
The PDP in a post on its verified official X handle, said Oluyede candidacy, bolstered by the Kabiru Turaki-led PDP leadership, has successfully navigated previous internal legal hurdles.
It said this unified front has re-energized the party’s base, allowing the candidate to focus on a mission to “reclaim the glory of Ekiti.
Dr. Wole Oluyede is a distinguished medical practitioner and politician with a deep-rooted commitment to the development of Ekiti State. As the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 gubernatorial election, he advocates for transparency, regional equity, and sustainable economic growth.




