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A former Acting Governor of Ekiti State, Tunji Odeyemi, has been elected as the chairman of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the state congress held in Ado-Ekiti.
More than 1,000 delegates from the 16 Local Government Areas in the state participated in electing members of the State Working Committee at the congress.
Odeyemi received 936 votes, defeating his opponent, Sunday Olowolafe, a former legal officer of the party, who secured 290 votes.
In his acceptance speech, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the party leaders and delegates for their support, assuring them that he would not betray the trust placed in him.
He acknowledged the bravery and dedication of all the candidates and called for the support of all stakeholders to reposition the party for success in the upcoming 2026 governorship election.
“My election today is not solely about Tunji Odeyemi. It represents the PDP family in Ekiti reclaiming its rightful position as the true voice of the people, the hope of the common man, and a credible alternative for effective governance.
“We must leave behind the divisions of the past and concentrate on unity, discipline, and loyalty to our party's ideals.
“Our state, Ekiti, urgently requires rescue from mismanagement, poverty, and neglect. The PDP must rise to this challenge and provide the leadership our people are longing for. We will strengthen our grassroots structures, empower our youth and women, and ensure internal democracy where every member feels a sense of belonging.
“As your Chairman, I commit to fairness, inclusiveness, and transparency in all our actions. I will maintain an open-door policy where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. Together with the State Working Committee, we will reposition the PDP in Ekiti to win elections and deliver the benefits of democracy to our people.
“Finally, I urge every member of our great party to unite. Let us speak with one voice, march with one spirit, and work with one purpose to return the PDP to Government House, Ado-Ekiti, and restore prosperity, dignity, and hope to our people,” Odeyemi stated.
Who is Tunji Odeyemi? Tunji Odeyemi is a former Acting Governor of Ekiti State and the newly elected chairman of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Tunji Odeyemi is a former Acting Governor of Ekiti State and the newly elected chairman of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
What was the outcome of the recent PDP congress in Ekiti State? During the recent congress in Ado-Ekiti, Tunji Odeyemi was elected as the chairman of the PDP, receiving 936 votes against his competitor's 290 votes.
During the recent congress in Ado-Ekiti, Tunji Odeyemi was elected as the chairman of the PDP, receiving 936 votes against his competitor's 290 votes.
What are the priorities mentioned by Tunji Odeyemi in his acceptance speech? Odeyemi emphasized unity, discipline, and loyalty within the party, as well as the need to rescue Ekiti State from mismanagement and empower its youth and women.
Odeyemi emphasized unity, discipline, and loyalty within the party, as well as the need to rescue Ekiti State from mismanagement and empower its youth and women.
