A governorship aspirant underneath the platform of the Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, in Ekiti State, Mrs Funmi Ogun, has expressed confidence within the get together’s readiness to safe victory within the forthcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for June 20, 2026.
Ogun, a former Commissioner for Works in Ekiti State, famous that PDP has gained vital momentum throughout the state, pushed by the dedication and dedication of its members to fulfill the expectations of the citizens, who’re craving for political change.
In an announcement issued in Ado Ekiti on Saturday by her Particular Adviser on Media, Oladimeji Atenibiaje, Ogun emphasised that the continuing mobilisation and engagement efforts by get together stakeholders positioned the PDP as a viable different to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Nonetheless, she raised issues in regards to the potential affect of the disaster at present affecting the PDP’s Nationwide Working Committee, NWC, notably the management dispute over the workplace of Nationwide Secretary, on the get together’s probabilities within the upcoming election.
She stated the inner rift, if left unresolved, may undermine the efforts of the Ekiti State chapter of the PDP, regardless of its grassroots help and organisational energy.
“Our goal is to win the 2026 governorship election and convey about transformative governance in Ekiti,” she acknowledged. “However the unresolved points throughout the NWC are troubling. These distractions may weaken our marketing campaign equipment at a crucial time.”
Ogun referred to as on the NWC, led by Alhaji Iliya Umar Damagun, to deal with the inner battle and prioritise the soundness and unity of the get together. She burdened that the committee should rise above particular person pursuits to safe the get together’s collective future.
“I attraction to the management to discover a frequent floor that can put an finish to the continuing dispute. The PDP is larger than any single individual or group. A divided home can not stand, particularly with the 2027 basic election on the horizon.”
The PDP has been embroiled in a management tussle over the standing of its Nationwide Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The dispute has reportedly deepened divisions throughout the get together, notably between some serving governors and a faction loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
