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Ekiti Election : Why did Goliath fall ? || By Olamiposi Ishola
NO doubt, the Ekiti governorship election has come and gone!
What remains now for any candidate who is not satisfy with the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Dr Kayode Fayemi is to challenge the victory at the tribunal.
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Of course, any candidate (s) or political parties have the right to challenge the victory at the court of law, from Tribunal to Appeal and Supreme which is the Apex as far as election is concerned.
The victory of former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi at the poll came to some people as a rude shock, but to watchers of Nigeria’s political scene and political analysts, ‘its a well written script with many active players’.
What did you expect from a sitting Governor, Ayodele Fayose who thinks he has the popularity and political relevance to impose his chosen one, Professor Olusola Eleka on PDP Chieftains without maintaining mutual understanding with them?
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This is the case in many Southwest states or perhaps in some APC controlled states.
Political analysts further ascribed Fayemi’s victory to the failure of the incumbent administration in the state led by Governor Ayodele Fayose to pay workers their salaries and other benefits.
Going by the outcome of the Ekiti governorship election, it was a good fight at least PDP won in 4 local governments while APC clinched 12 local governments with less than 20,000 votes.
Unlike 2014 in Ekiti State where Soldiers were used during elections, instead 30,000 Police officers were deployed to the state to maintain peace and ensure credible poll.
Although, no life was lost, but, money played a pivotal role, it was tagged the dominant and determinant factor in the just concluded Ekiti governorship election.
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For Instance, it was reported that, the state government paid N3,000 to workers’ bank accounts; as what? While the APC, PDP were also alleged of paying N4,000/N5,000 to the electorate.
According to Electoral Act 2010 as amended, ‘vote buying’ is a punishable offence under the law, but politicians capitalized on high level of poverty in the land, thus, the electorates sell their mandates for money.
Inducement in Nigeria elections is not new, because virtually all political parties and politicians find their way (s) of catching the attention of eligible voters through different gimmicks.
Another area political analysts observed in the election is that Ekiti loved to be identified with the ruling party at the federal.
In 2014, when the PDP led federal government by President Goodluck Jonathan was in charge, Dr Fayemi lost the election; despite his unprecedented performance in office but Governor Fayose won in all the 16 local government areas of the state.
Also, Governor Fayose did his best in terms of transforming the state, but irregular payment of salaries and allowances of workers was among the factors necessitated for the loss of the PDP in the state.
To some watchers of Nigeria’s Political Scene, out come of Ekiti governorship election is a boost for APC, most especially is a good omen under the leadership of Comrade Adams Oshiomole.
It is also a good result for President Muhammadu Buhari considering the constructive and destructive criticism of Governor Ayodele Fayose throughout his administration.
Now, September 22nd, 2018, Osun State governorship election is around the corner, will APC capitalized on Ekiti victory and claimed the Victory?
Well, time will tell because election is a game of permutation, calculation and number.
A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, has been sworn in as the Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging members of the party to rally support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adeyemo formally assumed office on Friday following the inauguration of the newly elected State Executive Committee members who will manage the affairs of the party in the state for the next four years.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the party’s State Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, marked the climax of the party’s 2026 congresses in the state.
The South-West Zonal Legal Adviser of the APC, Kolawole Majaro, administered the oath of office on Adeyemo and 35 other members of the State Executive Committee.
The executives had emerged through a consensus arrangement during the March 3, 2026 state congress held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, under the supervision of a committee led by Amos Gombi from the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.
In his acceptance speech, Adeyemo described his emergence as a renewed call to service, pledging to strengthen the party and sustain unity among members.
He appreciated party leaders within and outside the state for ensuring a smooth and successful congress process.
Adeyemo also commended members of the Local Organising Committee, particularly Fatai Ibikunle and Afeez Bolaji Repete, for their contributions to the success of the exercise.
He said, “This new State Executive Committee under my leadership is being put in place to add value and strengthen our great party in view of the challenges ahead.
“We have used the opportunity of the congresses to showcase our collective commitment to unity and harmony as progressives and democrats.”
The new chairman expressed optimism that the atmosphere of peace within the party would be sustained ahead of future party primaries and the 2027 elections.
According to him, the party’s target is to secure 90 per cent of the votes in Oyo State for President Tinubu while also reclaiming the state’s Government House in 2027.
Adeyemo praised the President’s leadership, saying the administration was delivering on its promises.
“President Tinubu is, no doubt, performing beyond our expectations and the best way to appreciate his good work is to retain him in Aso Rock until 2031,” he said.
“Against all odds, the President is pursuing his Renewed Hope Agenda with vigour and passion, while the positive results are being felt across sectors of the economy and national life.”
Other members of the newly inaugurated executive include Taofeek Lamidi as Deputy Chairman, Fatai Adesina as State Secretary, Adekemi Opatunde as Woman Leader, Olawale Sadare as Publicity Secretary, Olalekan Oladejo as Youth Leader, and Remi Adepoju as Organising Secretary.
Also inaugurated were Ajiboye Akinsanya as Treasurer, Sunday Aborisade as Legal Adviser, Tinuade Adigun as Auditor, Lukman Owonikoko as Assistant State Secretary, Fatimah Hassan as Deputy Woman Leader, and Jimoh Osundara as the Leader of Persons Living With Disabilities, among others.
The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he had joined the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja, attributing his decision to what he described as irreconcilable differences within the PDP.
The lawmaker said the emergence of the NDC would strengthen Nigeria’s democratic system by providing a credible opposition platform.
According to him, the party recently received its certificate of registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission.
He said, “Last week INEC issued a certificate of registration and we now have the newest party in Nigeria known as the Nigeria Democratic Congress and our symbol is victory, the victory sign.
“So, my dear Nigerians, you now have a credible alternative opposition party known as the Nigeria Democratic Congress.”
Dickson noted that although the party’s registration took longer than expected, its eventual approval was a welcome development for the country’s democratic landscape.
“Yes, it is coming at this time. We would have wished it started some years or months back. We don’t control INEC and their processes; they delayed. We don’t also control the judiciary, but thank God it has finally arrived,” he said.
The senator also stressed that Nigeria’s democracy must not slide into a one-party system, insisting that political diversity remained vital for national stability.
“This nation cannot be a one-party state. Nigeria cannot be a one-party state. Nigeria is not designed to be a one-party state.
“We are a very diverse nation culturally, religiously and politically and that is the beauty of our country.
“So anyone or any party promoting one-party rule in Nigeria is mistaken. We build political parties and get involved in movements to access power for the good of the people, not for our personal benefit,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission recently announced the registration of two new political parties.
The parties are the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21.
The announcement was made by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with political party stakeholders for 2026.
According to him, the Democratic Leadership Alliance completed the required verification process, while the Nigeria Democratic Congress was registered in compliance with a Federal High Court order.
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has congratulated the newly elected State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State.
The party, at its state congress held on Tuesday at Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, elected a former Deputy Governor of the state, Moses Alake Adeyemo, as its new chairman alongside other state executive members.
Oseni, in a statement on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, described Adeyemo’s emergence as well-deserved, noting that his experience and longstanding commitment to the party would further strengthen its structure in the state.
He said the peaceful conduct of the congress demonstrated the party’s commitment to internal democracy and progressive leadership.
The statement said, “I congratulate our newly elected State Chairman and leader, His Excellency, Moses Alake Adeyemo, and other members of the State Executive Committee on their emergence. This victory reflects the confidence reposed in them by party members across the state.”
Oseni further expressed confidence that the new leadership would reposition the party for greater cohesion and electoral success.
According to him, “This is a critical moment for our party in Oyo State. It calls for unity, reconciliation, and renewed commitment to the ideals that bind us together as progressives.”
The federal lawmaker assured the new executives of his support and cooperation in advancing the programmes of the party and strengthening its grassroots structures.
He urged party members to rally behind the new leadership to ensure stability and secure future victories for the APC in the state.
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