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Ekiti 2026: Oluyede Resists Move To Stop His Participation

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The Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for June 20, 2026 governorship election, Dr Wole Oluyede, has vowed to resist any attempt to stop him and the party from participating in the poll.

Oluyede, who faulted Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to add his name and the PDP in its recently released list of political parties governorship candidates, said such amount to an attempt to preclude him and his party from contesting the election.

The Australian-based medical doctor spoke in Ikere Ekiti country on Thursday while reacting to his exclusion from the list of 12 parties governorship candidates released by INEC earlier in the week.

He wondered why his name and that of his party was not included in the list by the electoral body whose officials monitored and okayed the November 8, 2025 Ekiti PDP governorship primary election where he emerged the party’s governorship candidate.

Addressing newsmen on the matter, Oluyede said “It has been drawn to my attention that, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released a list of political parties candidates, for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State and my name was excluded, as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate.

“That came as a surprise to me , in the sense that the process that led to my emergence as a candidate of the PDP was witnessed by the INEC officials. They supervised the primary election and wrote reports to that effect. And in actual fact, there have been suits against the election in which they came to swear an affidavit that I was the candidate of the party.

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“So, I am not aware of any reason that should preclude me from the election. As far as I know, there is no court injunction or orders that should preclude me from that list and I don’t think that INEC is in a position to determine who should be the nominee of a party. They have not been doing that before , so I don’t know why this is happening and I don’t think it is in the purview or duty of INEC to do that”.

Noting that he is aware of a political party that actually disenfranchises members of the party , he said, “that is sad, it is a tragedy. This is not going to be allowed to happen, I am not going to allow it, I will fight it with all that it requires”.

The PDP governorship candidate who disclosed that he still consulting on the step to take said, “My consultation will include even talking to INEC to ask questions, I am also consulting with the party structure and once I am advised on what to do, I will take action”

While urging his many supporters across the state to be calm he said, “I want to reassure you that I am going to be the next governor of the state which means I am going to be on the next ballot. I don’t want anybody to panic or get worried about this. I know that people would be playing games, I understand their games but it is a game of futility, it will not go anywhere”.

Oluyede advised those trying to preclude him and others from contesting election with them to have a rethink saying that is a bad game and it is not really the right thing to do.

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He said, “Elections are meant to give the people an opportunity to choose a government. If anybody wants to contest , he or she should contest based on the people’s choices, not by precluding others from contesting against them.

“If you are sure you have performed well or you have done well for the people or you have the ability to win , then you should have a confidence to go into the election, it is not right to disenfranchise people who want to express their will, if you do that under any condition it is called witchcraft and it is not allowed, it shouldn’t be done. And Ekiti people should actually go against this because it has been going on for too long”.

Oluyede said that the PDP is the largest party in Ekiti and that issues of why they lost elections in the past have been removed from the party.

“Those responsible have been removed from our party whether by themselves or by natural selection of goodness. We are a solid party standing together and we are ready to win the June 20 governorship election in the state. I want to assure you that everybody should keep their peace, keep their confidence that we will win the next election.”

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Reforms are working – Akpabio champions Tinubu 2027 re-election

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has begun making a fresh case for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, urging Northern youths to support the administration’s economic reforms and policy continuity.

Akpabio made the appeal on Saturday while receiving a high-level delegation of the Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly in Abuja.

He said the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms, were painful but necessary measures to reposition the economy.

According to him, the policies have now crossed a critical threshold and are beginning to produce tangible benefits for Nigerians.

“I stand before you not merely as a politician, but as a public servant committed to the prosperity of our nation, and particularly this vital region,” Akpabio told the youth leaders.

“The reforms initiated by President Tinubu are not abstract theories; they are concrete, courageous actions designed to dismantle long-standing structural bottlenecks and unlock Nigeria’s vast potential.”

The Senate President said the removal of the fuel subsidy and efforts to stabilise the foreign exchange market were necessary steps towards achieving fiscal sustainability.

He acknowledged that the measures initially imposed difficulties on Nigerians but argued that they were required to redirect government resources to critical sectors.

“While these measures initially posed challenges, they were the surgical procedures needed to redirect resources into healthcare, education, and infrastructure,” he said.

Akpabio also claimed that the reforms were producing early positive indicators, including improved revenue collection, increased investor confidence and renewed interest from international partners.

He urged Northern youths to become active participants in governance rather than waiting for the future before taking responsibility.

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“You are architects of today, not just leaders of tomorrow,” he told the delegation.

He said the 10th National Assembly was prioritising reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and the rule of law.

“Your innovation and engagement are the lifeblood of these reforms,” Akpabio said.

“We urge you to be critical consumers of information and to engage in constructive dialogue.”

The Senate President’s comments come as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum across the country.

His appeal also places policy continuity at the centre of the argument for another Tinubu term.

Akpabio argued that abandoning the current reform programme before its consolidation could undermine the gains being recorded.

On his part,The group’s spokesperson of the Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Musa, commended Akpabio for what he described as efforts to strengthen political understanding between the North and South.

“We commend the Senate President for his accessibility and his unwavering dedication to the Nigerian project,” Dan-Musa said.

“His proactive engagement has rebuilt vital bridges of trust. He has proven that true national leadership transcends ethnic and geographical boundaries.”

The coalition also pledged to mobilise at the grassroots to educate Nigerians on what it described as the long-term benefits of the Federal Government’s economic policies.

Dan-Musa said national unity must remain above regional demands and sectional interests.

“National unity is the ultimate anchor of our collective survival.

“No regional sentiment can take precedence over the sovereignty and peace of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”,he said .

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Meanwhile,the assembly identified three key areas for its political engagement ahead of 2027.

They include continuous consultation with Northern youth structures, grassroots enlightenment on federal fiscal policies and an uncompromising commitment to national cohesion.

The coalition said federal leadership must maintain mutual respect and transparent consultation with Northern youth organisations.

It also pledged to embark on awareness campaigns aimed at explaining the government’s economic policies to rural communities.

The group said such engagement was necessary to address misinformation and help Nigerians understand the implications of the reforms.

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2027: No presidential candidate including Peter Obi can improve Nigeria – Datti Baba-Ahmed

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Former Labour Party, LP, presidential running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has disclosed that none of the candidates running for the presidency in 2027 can improve Nigeria.

Datti expressed this opinion during an interview on Mic On Podcast.

Making reference to his former principal, Peter Obi, Datti said the now NDC presidential candidate left his comfort zone when he abandoned the Labour Party.

He said: “None of the people contesting will improve Nigeria, including Peter Obi. Peter Obi left his comfort zone; he was adopted as the presidential candidate of the Labour Party as far back as 2024.

“When he was going to join ADC, I had to go to Yar’Adua Centre ahead of him, called him aside, and they were worried: why is Datti calling Obi aside?

“I told him that this is the last time that I’m coming to this place, but I want to tell you that this is not a place for you. Was I proven wrong? I was proven right, and within four months, Obi left ADC.

“I don’t like people who contradict themselves, and I don’t want to go into criticising the politics of Atiku because that’s not what I’m about.”

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2027: They’re looking for any means to eliminate Peter Obi, Atiku – Primate Ayodele

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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has alleged that some unnamed persons are looking for any means to eliminate former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

In a video posted on X, Ayodele warned the two politicians to be conscious of their security.

While he did not name those he alleged were plotting to eliminate Obi and Atiku, the cleric said God would not allow it to happen.

“Obi and Atiku, be very conscious of your security. They are looking for any means to eliminate Obi and Atiku.

“But God will never allow it to happen. Watch out and be cautious of your security,” he warned.

It was reports that while Atiku is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi is the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls.

The cleric also urged President Bola Tinubu not to visit the United States, alleging that America was after his downfall.

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