Natasha rallies support for Oluyede’s victory

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has publicly backed Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate for Ekiti State. She described Oluyede as a competent and people-focused leader capable of driving development and inclusive governance within the state.

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Dr Oluwole Oluyede is a leader who understands the needs of the people. He is not disconnected from the grassroots. He has listened to the cries of market women, youths, civil servants and community leaders across the state.

The endorsement came during the grand finale of the PDP's governorship campaign in Ado-Ekiti, ahead of the June 20 election. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan spent several days touring communities across Ekiti to rally support for Oluyede. She told party supporters and members of the Ebira community that Oluyede possesses the necessary experience, vision, and commitment to address the state's challenges and improve residents' welfare. "Dr Oluwole Oluyede is a leader who understands the needs of the people. He is not disconnected from the grassroots," she stated.

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One of the reasons I am strongly supporting Dr Oluyede is his commitment to building an inclusive government where every group and community has a sense of belonging. Leadership should be about service, fairness and equal opportunities for all.

Akpoti-Uduaghan further characterized Oluyede as a bridge-builder, adept at uniting people across ethnic, religious, and social divides while ensuring equitable opportunities for all. "One of the reasons I am strongly supporting Dr Oluyede is his commitment to building an inclusive government where every group and community has a sense of belonging," she said, emphasizing that leadership should be about service, fairness, and equal opportunities.

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Ekiti people are proudly educated and politically enlightened people. I believe they know who truly has the capacity, compassion and experience to govern the state effectively. This election is about choosing progress, inclusion and a better future for the state.

The senator expressed confidence in the Ekiti electorate's ability to make informed decisions, noting their political consciousness. "Ekiti people are proudly educated and politically enlightened people. I believe they know who truly has the capacity, compassion and experience to govern the state effectively," she remarked. Akpoti-Uduaghan also detailed her grassroots mobilization efforts, visiting communities with significant Ebira populations to encourage participation in the electoral process, stressing that every vote counts in shaping Ekiti's future.

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We have moved from settlement to settlement speaking to our people. We are encouraging them to support a candidate who will prioritise development, inclusion, peace and prosperity for all. Every vote will count on June 20, and every citizen must play a role in shaping the future of Ekiti State.