Politics

Ekiti 2026: ADC Releases Timetable As Aspirants Woo Members For Party’s Ticket

PublishedOctober 20, 2025

Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, political activities have intensified as major parties prepare for their primary elections to select flag bearers.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the weekend released its official timetable for the conduct of its governorship primary, signalling the start of internal consultations among aspirants.

According to the party’s spokesman, Hon. Gboyega Aribisogun, the timetable covers screening, delegates’ congress, and the final primary election.

He confirmed that four aspirants are currently in the race for the party’s ticket.

They include former Secretary to the State Government, Ambassador Dare Bejide; Apostle Ayodele David-Adesua; Mr. Emmanuel Fayose and Otunba Olumuyiwa Babalola.

Aribisogun told OSUN DEFENDER that the aspirants have commenced meetings with stakeholders across the 16 local government areas, adding that the ADC would present a credible and people-centered alternative in 2026.

Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has also begun its internal process, with four aspirants cleared to contest its primary.

They are Dr. Wole Oluyede, Mr. Peter Obafemi, Mr. Funsho Ayeni and Mrs. Theresa Ogun, the only female aspirant in the race.

The PDP, led by its State Chairman, Hon. Tunji Odeyemi, will hold its ad-hoc delegates’ primary on October 20 and 21, ahead of the main governorship primary scheduled for November 8, 2025.

Party stakeholders, including Mr. Jackson Adebayo and Mr. Gani Salami, confirmed that all four aspirants had purchased and submitted their nomination forms and were cleared to participate.

In the All Progressives Congress (APC), incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji remains the party’s consensus candidate after other aspirants either withdrew or were disqualified, setting the stage for an adoption on October 27.

Francis Adekunle, Ado-Ekiti

A journalist with a speciality in politics, judiciary, and investigation for in-depth stories as a correspondent, among others. He covers all segments of Ekiti State, providing a platform for the people to air their views on issues affecting them.