Ekiti PDP Candidate Oluyede Begins Reconciliation Moves with Defeated Aspirants

Two days after emerging as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede has commenced reconciliation efforts with fellow aspirants who lost in the party’s primary election.

Daily Post reports that Oluyede, accompanied by his campaign team and state party leaders, on Monday visited Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun, the only female aspirant in the race, at her campaign office located along the Ajilosun business district in Ado-Ekiti.

During the visit, Oluyede commended Ogun for her exemplary conduct throughout the primary election process and for maintaining peace and unity within the party.

He particularly praised her for personally calling to congratulate him after his victory, describing the gesture as a mark of maturity and commitment to the PDP’s collective progress.

“It is my delight to tell this gathering that Mrs. Ogun called to congratulate me, and my visit to her office today is to show that I did not take her hand of fellowship for granted,” Oluyede said.

“Politics is about negotiation, and Mrs. Ogun remains one of the strongest supporters of my cause. I did not win because I am perfect or better than others. The truth is that only God installs kings, and all aspirants, especially Mrs. Ogun, are equally capable.”

Oluyede described Ogun as a “formidable ally” whose support and experience would be instrumental to the PDP’s success in the 2026 election.

“I am confident that with unity, Ekiti will soon return under a PDP government, with me on the driver’s side,” he added.

He also expressed appreciation to the PDP leadership at both the national and zonal levels for their support and called for continued cooperation as the campaign progresses.

In her response, Ogun said her actions were motivated by a desire to promote peace and stability within the party, adding that she accepted the outcome of the primary in the interest of unity.

“I had every reason to challenge the process, but I chose not to because it would not have been in the best interest of our party,” she said.

“My decision may not have pleased some of my supporters, but it was a painful yet necessary step to keep the PDP united despite certain observed irregularities. Not everyone can be governor at the same time — only one person can emerge at any given moment.”

Ogun expressed optimism about the PDP’s chances in the forthcoming election, declaring that “the party in Ekiti is alive, united, and ready to win the 2026 governorship poll.”