Ekiti North Senatorial District PDP candidate for the 2027 general elections, Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, has predicted that Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, will lose the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State.
Osinkolu, convener of Rainbow Coalition, an alliance of political parties working to unseat Oyebanji — made the statement on Monday at a rally in Ayede Ekiti. He said the group would deliver PDP candidate Dr. Wole Oluyede as winner.
“After consultations, a series of meetings, and background checks on candidates of various opposition parties, stakeholders agreed to support Dr. Oluyede, whom we believe can develop the state,” Osinkolu said. He noted that one or two candidates later withdrew from the arrangement, but the majority of their supporters remained.
He described Oluyede as the best option for governance in Ekiti at this time.
“He has what it takes to reduce poverty among citizens, rejuvenate the economy, and ensure the security of lives and property. Dr. Oluyede’s agenda is a comprehensive manifesto focused on real development and inclusiveness,” he said.
Osinkolu said residents are dissatisfied with the current administration.
“Ekiti people are no doubt tired of the present administration under Governor Oyebanji because of insecurity, poverty, poor infrastructure and stagnation. Hence the need for a change,” he said.
The PDP chieftain assured residents of adequate protection before, during, and after the poll, and commended them for their determination to vote for the PDP candidate.
He urged Ekiti people to turn out en masse on Saturday to vote and “liberate the state from the hands of current political opportunists holding it hostage”.
He also assured that under Oluyede’s leadership, Ekiti would witness rapid transformation and citizens’ welfare would be prioritized.
Addressing a crowd drawn from Moba, Ido/Osi, Ilejemeje, Oye and Ikole Local Government Areas at the event tagged “Ekiti Oke Interactive & Stakeholders Meeting”, Oluyede thanked the people for the turnout.
He lamented the current level of performance under Governor Oyebanji and promised to bring needed development to the state.
The PDP candidate assured voters of adequate protection during the election, saying no one would be allowed to intimidate or harass Ekiti people for exercising their franchise.
The event was attended by politicians from the PDP, Young Progressives Party, YPP, Accord Party, APC and African Democratic Congress, ADC, among others.
