By Ayodele Oni
Almost a month to the governorship election in Ekiti state, the deputy governorship candidate of Accord Party, Bayode Omoyele has withdrawn his candidature.
He has decided to pitch tent with the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Wole Oluyede.
In a statement on Monday,Omoyele cited lack of structure for Accord Party to win the June 20 election.
“Today, I stand before you not with anger, but with clarity. Not with bitterness, but with sacrifice. I am here to formally announce my withdrawal from the nomination as Deputy Governorship Candidate of Accord Party for the June 20th, 2026 election.
“This decision was not made in a moment. It came after deep reflection, wide consultations, and a hard look at where we stand as a party in Ekiti State today.
“I accepted this nomination because I believed we could build a credible alternative for Ekiti. I believed we could run a campaign rooted in merit, discipline, and service.
“But politics without structure is noise. A campaign without organization is a journey to nowhere. After a careful evaluation of the entire party structure across the 16 LGAs, it became clear to me that we are not organized, mobilized, or ready to contest and win this election.
“I will not lend my name, my reputation, and the trust of the people of Ikere, Ekiti South Senatorial District, and Ekiti State to a process that lacks the discipline to succeed. To continue would be to deceive you, and I refuse to do that.
“Let me be clear: this withdrawal is a sacrifice. A sacrifice for Ikere, for Ekiti South Senatorial District, and for Ekiti State as a whole.
“My people of Ikere have always stood for progress and for courage. I cannot lead them into a race we are not prepared to finish.
“I cannot ask Ekiti South to waste its votes on a structure that is not ready. And I cannot watch Ekiti State repeat the cycle of failed promises because we refused to be honest with ourselves.
“Real leadership sometimes means stepping aside so that something better can move forward. That is what I am doing today.
“Time is the most valuable resource we have. It is too precious to waste on a journey to no destination. Ekiti cannot afford another four years of trial and error.
“The people are tired. The youths are leaving. The economy is stagnant. We need a candidate who is ready, capable, and has a clear plan to rescue this state.
“After careful consideration, I believe that candidate is Dr. Oluwole Oluyede.
“Dr. Oluyede has the pedigree, the experience, and the capacity to lead Ekiti out of its current state. He understands governance, he understands development, and he has the network and discipline to organize Ekiti for victory and for service.
“I am therefore throwing my weight behind Dr. Oluwole Oluyede and urging all my supporters in Ikere, Ekiti South, and across Ekiti State to align with him.”
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