Dr Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the June 20 election in Ekiti, has promised to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential election.
Oluyede made the pledge when he paid a visit to Gov Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said Oluyede briefed the governor on his decision to support Tinubu’s re-election.
The statement said that the PDP candidate described the decision as part of his commitment to the progress and development of Ekiti and Nigeria.
It stated that Oluyede also expressed his willingness to work with Oyebanji to advance the development of the state as the governor prepares to commence his second term in office on Oct. 16.
The statement said the two leaders discussed issues relating to the development of Ekiti and the need for continued collaboration among political stakeholders in the interest of the state and its people.
It stated that Oyebanji thanked Oluyede for his statesmanship and commitment to the progress of Ekiti and national development.
The statement said the governor commended Oluyede for placing the interests of the state and the nation above partisan considerations, noting that the development of Ekiti required the collective efforts of all stakeholders.
