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Ekiti 2026: Oluyede Challenges Oyebanji To Public Debate, Unveils Reform Agenda.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Wole Oluyede, has challenged Governor Biodun Oyebanji to a public debate ahead of the June 20, 2026 election, while unveiling policy proposals aimed at addressing what he described as gaps in governance under the All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Oluyede issued the challenge during a meeting with PDP members from all 177 wards in the state held in Ikere Ekiti on Saturday, saying a debate would give voters a clear comparison of both candidates’ plans.
He highlighted key challenges such as unpaid gratuities, limited access to affordable healthcare, unemployment, poor infrastructure, and weak grassroots economic development.
To address these, he proposed a structured plan to clear pension arrears, an expanded health insurance scheme for vulnerable residents, and stronger support for small and medium-scale businesses through grants, training, and partnerships. He also identified agriculture and agro-processing as major job-creation sectors for youths.
Oluyede said he is ready to be held accountable by the people, stressing that his proposals are practical and measurable.
He also urged party members to remain united following recent internal reconciliation efforts and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the election.
PDP leaders at the meeting, including factional chairman Tunji Odeyemi and campaign director-general Makanjuola Ogundipe, called for stronger grassroots engagement and unity within the party.
Other stakeholders described Oluyede’s emergence as providential, urging supporters to stay focused on the campaign.
The debate challenge is expected to add momentum to the early build-up toward the 2026 governorship race in Ekiti State.
The Federal Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that large portions of Nigeria’s revenue are unaccounted for or diverted, saying such interpretations of the latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update are misleading.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to resign over allegations of partisanship, arguing that he can no longer guarantee the neutrality required to conduct the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State branch, has been thrown into crisis following the removal of its chairman, Dr. Babajide Saheed, at an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) held on Saturday in Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In his stead, the association’s 1st Vice Chairman, Dr. Temidire Ewonowo, has assumed leadership in line with provisions of the NMA constitution.
However, the ousted chairman has rejected the decision, describing the process as unconstitutional and invalid.
Officials at the meeting said the move followed alleged constitutional breaches and the chairman’s failure to convene an emergency meeting requested by affiliate bodies within the required timeframe.
Dr. Ewonowo explained that the process was initiated after several affiliate groups demanded an emergency congress over alleged violations of the association’s rules. He also accused the former chairman of walking out of a prior emergency meeting and submitting an unapproved delegate list, which they said contributed to disciplinary action.
The decision was taken via secret ballot during the EGM, with 93 members voting for removal, four against, and three votes invalid. Organisers insisted the quorum and constitutional requirements were met.
Dr. Ewonowo said the transition aligns with the association’s rules, adding that the vice chairman automatically assumes leadership when a chairman is removed. He pledged to stabilise the association and prioritise doctors’ welfare in Lagos.
But Dr. Saheed maintained that he remains the legitimate chairman, insisting that due process was not followed and rejecting the outcome of what he described as an “unconstitutional” meeting.
The development has effectively split the Lagos NMA branch, with both sides standing firm on their positions amid deepening internal tensions.
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