Ekiti’s 2026 Power Grab: PDP’s Bold Vow to Topple APC

Political Storm Brewing in the heart of Ekiti State, a political earthquake is rumbling. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown down the gauntlet, vowing to snatch power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 governorship election. This isn’t just talk—it’s a battle cry from a party desperate to reclaim its lost glory.Unity or BustThe PDP’s game plan kicked off with a high-stakes unity meeting in Ado-Ekiti, where party bigwigs buried old grudges to rally behind a single goal: ousting Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Leaders like former Senators, ex-Speakers, and local chairmen packed the room, their eyes set on a comeback. Raphael Adeyanju, the party’s state publicity secretary, didn’t hold back, slamming the APC’s rule as a nightmare of “hunger, anguish, and pain” for Ekiti’s people. The message? PDP is ready to fight as one.Reconciliation on the CardsTo seal the cracks, the party tapped Hon. Kehinde Odebunmi to lead a reconciliation committee, tasked with mending fences across Ekiti’s three senatorial districts. The PDP knows division is death—only a united front can take on the APC’s machine. With ward and local congresses looming, they’re mobilizing like never before, banking on grassroots support to swing votes their way.APC in the Crosshairs. The PDP’s confidence stems from their belief that Ekiti’s masses are fed up. They point to soaring food prices and crumbling infrastructure under Oyebanji’s watch, accusing the APC of betraying the state’s trust. The unity meeting, held on April 30, 2025, wasn’t just a pep rally—it was a signal that PDP smells blood. They’re betting that voters will punish the APC for what they call “clueless governance.”A Make-or-Break MomentEkiti’s political history is a rollercoaster—no party has held power for long. The PDP’s last stint ended in 2018, and they’re itching to rewrite the script. But the road to 2026 is fraught with peril. Can they keep their house in order? Will voters buy their vision? For now, the PDP is all in, ready to claw their way back to the Government House. Ekiti’s future hangs in the balance, and the battle lines are drawn.