The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has issued a bold warning to the incumbent Governor, Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), by displaying a red card during the party’s final campaign rally. Oluyede declared that the governor would be defeated in the upcoming election.
Speaking at the rally held in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, Oluyede likened his action to a football dismissal, stating that he had effectively sent Oyebanji out of the Government House. He described the gesture as a symbol of freeing the people of Ekiti from what he termed oppressive leadership.
Oluyede expressed unwavering confidence in his victory at the June 20 poll, arguing that the majority of Ekiti residents are dissatisfied with the current administration. He accused the Oyebanji-led government of impoverishing the state and failing to deliver on promises.
The PDP candidate called on voters to see the election as a fight for freedom and urged them to turn out in large numbers. He emphasized that every vote counts and cautioned against any form of intimidation at polling units. Oluyede advised voters to ensure ballot boxes are empty before voting and to remain at polling stations until votes are counted.
He also warned against vote-buying, describing it as a threat to the state’s future. Oluyede questioned the use of federal allocations by the state government over the past three and a half years, noting that the infrastructure and development outcomes fall short of expectations given the resources available.
In a direct appeal to the electorate, Oluyede urged them to ignore fake news and propaganda, which he described as the APC’s stock-in-trade. He positioned himself as a David ready to defeat the Goliath of the current administration, promising a better future for Ekiti under PDP’s umbrella.