By Stephen Adeyinka, Ado Ekiti
Tuesday January 13, 2026
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PRESS STATEMENT
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Campaign Council in Ekiti State wishes to firmly reassure all party members, supporters, and the good people of Ekiti State not to be discouraged or misled by the judgment delivered today by the Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, which ordered a reconduct of a fresh governorship primary.
This judgment is clearly part of a calculated attempt by desperate political interests to distract the PDP, slow down our momentum, and divert attention from our rapidly advancing grassroots campaign across Ekiti State. We urge our supporters to remain calm, focused, and resolute, as this development in no way diminishes the strength, legitimacy, or popularity of our candidate.
The PDP unequivocally reaffirms the authenticity and legality of the nomination of Dr. Wole Oluyede as the duly elected Governorship Candidate of the party for the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election.
It is settled law, repeatedly affirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, that political parties enjoy exclusive authority over their internal affairs, including the conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates. In strict compliance with these binding judicial and electoral precedents, the emergence of Dr. Wole Oluyede followed due process and conformed fully with the Constitution of the PDP, the Electoral Act, and all applicable party guidelines.
While we have taken due notice of the Federal High Court judgment, the Campaign Council has already directed its legal team to thoroughly review the decision and promptly seek appropriate legal redress through all lawful means available. Our confidence remains unshaken, as we are convinced of the soundness of our position both in law and in fact.
We therefore strongly caution our members and supporters against falling for the misinformation, propaganda, and psychological warfare being peddled by the ruling APC and its collaborators. These orchestrated conspiracies are nothing more than an open admission of fear—fear of the overwhelming acceptance of Dr. Wole Oluyede and the growing resonance of the PDP’s message of hope, competence, and people-centred governance across Ekiti State.
Let it be clearly stated that the PDP is not distracted, intimidated, or derailed. Our campaign remains firmly on course.
We assure the people of Ekiti State that a PDP government under the leadership of Dr. Wole Oluyede will be inclusive, transparent, and accountable, with a clear commitment to improved healthcare delivery, accessible and affordable education, functional infrastructure, job creation, and sustainable development that leaves no community behind.
We therefore call on all PDP members, supporters, and well-meaning Ekiti citizens to remain steadfast and intensify grassroots mobilisation. No individual must be disenfranchised, intimidated, or discouraged from exercising their constitutional rights. Democracy must be defended through lawful, peaceful, and active participation.
Ironically, the persistent propaganda and mischief of our detractors have only heightened public interest in the PDP and further strengthened the resolve of our candidate, whose campaign continues to gain momentum daily across the state.
The PDP remains united, focused, and fully prepared to rescue Ekiti State for the benefit of present and future generations.
Signed:
Chief Sanya Atofarati
Director, Media and Communication
PDP Governorship Campaign Council
Ekiti State
Tuesday, 13 Jan, 2026
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