Politics
No Amount of Intimidation or Political Pressure Will Stop My Mission To “Rescue Ekiti People From Poverty, Backwardness And Failed Leadership.” -Wole Oluyede
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has declared that no amount of intimidation or political pressure will stop his mission to “rescue Ekiti people from poverty, backwardness and failed leadership.”
He also dismissed concerns over his recent quietness and waved aside what he described as false narratives being pushed by “hired propagandists” of the Oyebanji government, assuring Ekiti people that he remains the incoming governor of the state.
Oluyede, speaking through the Press Secretary to the Wole Oluyede Campaign Organisation, Idowu Adelusi, said he deliberately left his comfort zone to contest the June 20 governorship election because the people of Ekiti deserve better leadership than what he described as the “directionless administration” of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The PDP candidate said the growing attacks and intimidation allegedly targeted at some of his supporters were clear signs that the ruling party was already afraid of defeat.
“I want to assure Ekiti people that no person on earth can intimidate me. What they are doing to some of my supporters only confirms one thing, Oyebanji is afraid of defeat, probably because he has seen it.” Oluyede stated.
He added that the people of the state had continued to bombard him with calls and messages asking why the PDP had not fully commenced its major campaign activities. He assured them that the party was ready to “hit the ground running.”
According to him, “for emphasis, the handwriting is already on the wall” for the APC administration in the state. “The Egyptian you see today, you shall see no more after June 20, 2026, by God’s grace.” he declared.
Oluyede accused the APC of using propagandists both within and outside Ekiti to create what he called a false impression that the governorship election would merely be a “coronation” for Governor Oyebanji.
“They told the same lies in 2003 and again in 2014, yet they suffered humiliating defeat in the hands of the PDP,” he said.
The PDP standard bearer further told supporters not to lose sleep or hope, insisting that a “new dawn” was coming to Ekiti State through the ballot box.
Politics
2027 ELECTION: A Political Analyst, Henry Shield, Has Said “No Reason For Divided Opposition”
A political analyst, Henry Shield, has said there is no justification for opposition parties to remain divided ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mr Shield stated this on Monday during a political programme in Abuja, where he urged opposition leaders to close ranks and present a united front capable of challenging the ruling party.
According to him, Nigerians are expecting a strong and coordinated opposition that can provide alternative leadership and address the country’s growing economic and security challenges.
“There is no reason to have a divided opposition in 2027. If the opposition parties truly want to rescue Nigeria, they must come together and speak with one voice,” he strongly said.
He warned that personal interests and internal rivalry among opposition politicians could weaken their chances in the next election cycle.
He also called on political stakeholders to place national interest above individual ambition, stressing that unity remains the strongest weapon against electoral defeat.
He maintained that coalition talks among opposition figures should be taken seriously to avoid repeating mistakes of previous elections.
Candidates seeking political positions have overwhelmed the National Headquarters of the Labour Party in their attempts to meet the deadline.
Among notable candidates who obtained forms on Tuesday are Peter Agada, who acquired the Presidential Nomination Form, along with Gazo Jonathan Gbefwi, who is aspiring for the Nasarawa State Governorship seat.
Prince Chioma Chinwo, a gubernatorial candidate from Rivers State, is also among the contenders.
Philip Agbese is in the race for the Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwe Federal Constituency seat in Benue State.
Maj. Kenneth Obiabo Ehoche is competing for the Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency seat in Benue State, while Ishaya Timothy Yohanna is contesting for the Yola North/Yola South/Girei Federal Constituency seat.
Labour Party spokesperson, Ken Eluma Asogwa, had earlier revealed that crowds of aspirants aiming to participate in the 2027 general elections had thronged the party’s National Secretariat to acquire nomination forms.
Among those who secured their forms on Tuesday, as noted by Asogwa, are Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the former First Lady of Ondo State, who is vying for the Imo East Senatorial District.
Others include Hassan Mamman Barguwa, who is pursuing the House of Representatives seat for Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency in Adamawa State; Hon Dennis Chibuzor Oshai, contesting for the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in Delta State; Eric Edward, who is running for the State House of Assembly seat for Hong State Constituency in Adamawa State; and Mohammed Hayatu Atiku, competing for the State House of Assembly seat for Uba/Gaya State Constituency in Adamawa State, among various other aspirants.
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