Ekiti 2026: I Am Set To Take Over Ekiti From Oyebanji

The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Wole Oluyede has declared that he is set to take over from the incumbent Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji in the June 20, 26 election.

Oluyede, while reacting to the judgement delivered today by Justice P C Obiora at the Appeal Court, Akure division on the outcome of the gubernatorial primary conducted on November 8 which one of the aspirants, prince Funsho Ayeni dissatisfied with the outcome ,welcomed the development as a victory for the overall people of Ekiti State.

In a statement through Dr Wole Oluyede's special Adviser, Media, Gani Salau and made available to Journalists in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State extended his hands of fellowship to Funso Ayeni and urged him to join forces with him to take over Ekiti from Oyebanji.

"Now, I am extending my hands of fellowship to my brother, Prince Funsho Ayeni to join me and let us work together and win the June 20 gubernatorial election."

 

"With today's judgement at the Court of Appeal, Akure and the last week judgement that compelled INEC to accept and publish my name as the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP for the 2026 election, we can now look towards reclaiming Ekiti State from these few people".

"Our major political opponent is the All Progressive Congress and its candidate and we must tell them that Ekiti doesn't want them again ".

Oluyede used the occasion to assure the people of Ekiti State to get ready for a good and purposeful government that will have the interest of Ekiti people at heart.

"I now appeal to Ekiti people to remain steadfast and continue to work assiduously and ensure that we take this state back from the few who have lorded themselves on us by cornering our common wealth ".

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Crisis Rocks Ondo Youth Parliament As 18 Members Move To Impeach Speaker

A political crisis appears to be brewing in the Ondo State Youth Parliament as eighteen members have formally commenced impeachment proceedings against the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ayo Shedrack, over alleged gross misconduct, negligence and abuse of office.

The lawmakers, in a statement made available to journalists, said the action followed what they described as over eight months of sustained dereliction of duty, institutional abuse and failure of leadership by the Speaker.

According to the members, the impeachment move became a constitutional necessity after the Speaker allegedly ignored a 48-hour ultimatum earlier issued to him to tender his resignation. They said the ultimatum, conveyed through a press statement, was met with “silence and utter contempt,” which they claimed further demonstrated his unfitness for the office.

The aggrieved members accused the Speaker of wilful intemperance, persistent absence from official responsibilities and refusal to delegate authority despite repeated appeals from members of the parliament. They also alleged that the Speaker failed to convene official sittings since the inauguration of the parliament, thereby stalling legislative activities.

Other allegations listed by the members include failure to facilitate payment of sitting allowances to members, refusal to procure official identification cards for duly inaugurated lawmakers and what they described as a dismissive attitude toward parliamentary processes. They further alleged that the Speaker allowed unauthorised individuals to interfere in the affairs of the parliament and benefit from privileges meant for legitimate members.

The lawmakers also faulted the Speaker for allegedly failing to pay statutory courtesy visits to key government stakeholders, including officials of the Ondo State Ministry of Youth Development, which they said deprived the parliament of institutional support and goodwill.

They, however, maintained that the impeachment process was not driven by personal animosity but by a commitment to defend democratic principles and protect the collective interests of youths in Ondo State.

But reacting to the development when contacted, the embattled Speaker denied being aware of any impeachment move by members of the parliament.

“I am not aware of any 18 members impeachment plot. Parliament has a place of conducting business and there are rules of engagement in a parliamentary setting,” he said.

He further argued that the alleged move did not follow due parliamentary procedure, adding that a valid parliamentary sitting requires proper notice.

“Although this one is a mock parliament under the whim and caprice of the Director of Youth in the Ministry of Youth and Sport Development. There can only be a 48 hours notice for a parliamentary sitting, anything short of that is a mockery of parliamentary engagement,” the Speaker added.

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South-West Stakeholders Back Babtee For NANS Presidency

Prominent leaders of the student movement in the South-West have endorsed Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, popularly known as Babtee, for the position of President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).

The endorsement was made during a meeting of the South-West Elders Forum held in Lagos on Saturday, where stakeholders in the student movement gathered to deliberate on the future direction of the association.

At the end of the deliberations, the forum unanimously threw its weight behind Babtee, citing his leadership qualities and commitment to advancing the welfare and interests of Nigerian students.

Among those present at the meeting were Senior Special Assistant on Students’ Engagement to the President, Sunday Asefon; Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Student Affairs, Victor Olojede; as well as prominent leaders of the student movement including Kapoo Sunday, Agba, Jelo, Clement, Aro, Safety, Immunity, Ijaya, Decimal, Segun Omojola, Osama, Bewaji, Helma and Kapoon, among others.

The leaders said their endorsement reflects their confidence in Babtee’s ability to provide purposeful leadership for the student body and reposition NANS for greater impact.

Responding to the development, members of The Epoch Movement expressed appreciation to the South-West Elders for their support and guidance, noting that the endorsement further strengthens Babtee’s candidacy ahead of the forthcoming NANS leadership contest.

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