Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has canvassed support for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, describing him as a competent, experienced and people-oriented leader who possesses the vision needed to move the state forward.
The senator made the remarks during the grand finale of the PDP governorship campaign held opposite Eagle Hall, Ikere Road, Ado-Ekiti, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, ahead of the June 20 governorship election.
Addressing thousands of party supporters, women groups, youths and members of the Ebira community, Akpoti-Uduaghan said she had spent several days across different towns and settlements in Ekiti State mobilizing support for the PDP candidate.
According to her, Oluyede deserves the mandate of Ekiti people because of his commitment to good governance, youth empowerment, women inclusion, educational development and economic growth.
She stated that the PDP candidate has consistently demonstrated genuine concern for the welfare of ordinary people and has remained accessible to the grassroots.
“Dr. Oluwole Oluyede is a leader who understands the needs of the people. He is not disconnected from the grassroots. He has listened to the cries of market women, youths, civil servants and community leaders across the state,” she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan further described Oluyede as a unifying figure who believes every resident of Ekiti State deserves equal opportunities irrespective of tribe or background.
She noted that one of the major reasons she decided to campaign vigorously for the PDP candidate was his promise to run an inclusive government where all ethnic
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