A governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Mrs. Funmi Ogun, has expressed optimism about the party’s readiness to reclaim power in the state in the forthcoming June 20, 2026 gubernatorial election.
Ogun, a former Commissioner for Works, said the PDP has gained significant momentum across Ekiti, driven by the dedication of its members and the public’s growing demand for change.
In a statement issued on Saturday by her Special Adviser on Media, Oladimeji Atenibiaje, Ogun stressed that ongoing mobilisation and grassroots engagement have positioned the PDP as a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, she warned that the lingering leadership crisis within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) — particularly the dispute over the National Secretary’s office — could derail the Ekiti chapter’s chances if left unresolved.
“Our objective is to win the 2026 governorship election and bring transformative governance to Ekiti,” Ogun said. “But the unresolved issues within the NWC are troubling. These distractions could weaken our campaign machinery at a critical time.”
She appealed to the NWC, led by Acting National Chairman Alhaji Iliya Umar Damagun, to resolve the crisis and prioritise party unity.
“The PDP is bigger than any individual or faction. A divided house cannot stand, especially with the 2027 general election on the horizon,” she added.
The PDP has been enmeshed in a leadership tussle over the position of National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu — a dispute that has reportedly deepened divisions among party leaders, including factions loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
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