Oluyede Wins Ekiti PDP Governorship Ticket

November 9, 2025
By Ayinde Adeleke

Renowned physician and businessman, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State.

Oluyede clinched the ticket after polling 279 votes, defeating his closest rival, Funsho Ayeni, who scored 239 votes. The only female aspirant in the race, Funmi Oguns, secured 17 votes.

The keenly contested primary election took place on Saturday at the Vino Event Centre, Elemi, along Afao Road, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies were on ground to supervise the exercise and ensure order.

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies were on ground to supervise the exercise and ensure order.

Oluyede is now set to lead the PDP into the 2026 governorship race in Ekiti State.