Politics
Ekiti 2026: PDP Moves To Consolidate Unity, Strengthen Path To Victory
By Joseph Sunday
The Wole Oluyede Campaign Council has carefully reviewed recent political developments within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at both national and state levels, and deems it necessary to provide clear direction to party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters across Ekiti State.
Following engagements with the National Working Committee (NWC) at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, one fact remains incontrovertible: the PDP is firmly committed to the candidacy of Wole Oluyede and to the strategic objective of winning the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. The assurances received reaffirm the party’s institutional position and further strengthen the growing momentum across the state.
According to the press statement of the Campaign Organisation and made available to journalists by its Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi on Wednesday, the Organisation acknowledges the evolving dynamics within the party’s national leadership and appreciates the contributions of key actors and blocs who have, at various stages, supported this aspiration. These contributions remain invaluable and form part of the broader foundation upon which the campaign continues to build.
At the state level, the Council recognizes concerns among stakeholders, particularly across established leadership tendencies. It is important to state unequivocally that this campaign is not aligned with any faction but is anchored on the collective mandate of the PDP and its members.
Accordingly, the Rt. Hon. Tunji Odeyemi-led structure, the Hon. Lanre Omolase-led stakeholders, and other critical leaders across Ekiti State remain central to the campaign’s success. Their roles are not peripheral, they are fundamental to consolidating the party’s grassroots strength and strategic coordination.
Dr. Oluyede has continued, and will intensify, high-level consultations aimed at fostering alignment, strengthening coordination, and ensuring equitable inclusion within the campaign framework. No legitimate structure will be sidelined, and no genuine contribution will be ignored.
However, the Campaign Council emphasizes that this critical moment demands discipline, restraint, and political maturity. Public posturing, parallel engagements, or actions capable of projecting division only weaken the collective strength of the party at a decisive time.
The directive from the national leadership is clear: the PDP must approach the Ekiti governorship election as a united and cohesive political force. This position is non-negotiable and aligns squarely with the overarching goal of electoral victory.
Dr. Oluyede’s focus remains clear and unwavering: to unify the PDP, consolidate its structures, and lead a disciplined, inclusive, and result-oriented campaign capable of securing victory at the polls.
The Campaign Council therefore calls on all leaders and stakeholders to align with this direction, close ranks where necessary, and channel all energies toward the shared objective.
The path to victory lies not in fragmentation, but in unity and coordinated strength.
The PDP in Ekiti possesses the structure, leadership depth, and public goodwill required to win. What is required now is cohesion.
Signed:
Idowu Adelusi
Press Secretary
Wole Oluyede Campaign Council
Wednesday April 15, 2026.