Oluyede: My Support for Tinubu Won’t Diminish My Commitment to PDP

Dr. Wole Oluyede, the 2026 governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, has declared his intention to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Oluyede firmly stated that this decision does not signify a departure from the PDP, maintaining his commitment and loyalty to the opposition party.

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After the election, I went to Abuja with anger because I was humiliated during the Ekiti State election. President Bola Tinubu sent me a message saying he would call me. Nine days ago, I received a call from the presidency.

Oluyede announced the formation of a coalition comprising various opposition political parties. This alliance aims to mobilize support for President Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda" and his second-term bid. He clarified that his endorsement stems from national interest and should not be mistaken for defection from the PDP.

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President Bola Tinubu told me not to be angry. He said they only showed me the might of their power.

The coalition, named the Oluyede Progressive Alliance for Renewed Hope Agenda (OPARHA), held its inaugural meeting in Ado-Ekiti. Oluyede urged his supporters to move past the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election and unite behind the president's agenda. The coalition includes members from the PDP, Accord Party, Action Democratic Party (ADP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), and Action Alliance (AA), among other political groups.

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The president didn’t ask me to leave the PDP. He only told me, ‘Let’s work together for my re-election bid’.

Oluyede revealed that his decision followed a recent appeal from the presidency, where President Tinubu encouraged him to set aside any bitterness from the Ekiti State governorship election and collaborate with his administration. He stressed that Tinubu did not ask him to leave the PDP but only sought his support for the upcoming presidential election. Oluyede also announced the resolution of his political differences with Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, with both leaders now committed to working together for Tinubu's victory in the state. He emphasized that the coalition's motivation is the country's progress, not financial gain.

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My support for President Tinubu will not diminish my commitment to the PDP. I remain a loyal member of my party.