Ekiti PDP Primary: How Ex- Gov Fayose’s son, aide, others win Ekiti tickets

FORMER Governor Ayodele Fayose’s son, Joju, and his longstanding media aide Lere Olayinka are among those declared winners of yesterday’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representative primary in Ekiti State.

Joju, who won the party’s ticket for the Ekiti Central Federal Constituency I comprising Ado and Irepodun/Ifelodun, polled 69 votes to defeat Deji Adeosun.

Olayinka emerged the flagbearer for the Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II, comprising Ijero, Ekiti West and Efon local government areas.

Also, a former governorship aspirant, Yinka Akerele, won the PDP party ticket for Ekiti North Federal Constituency one, unopposed.

For Ekiti North Federal Constituency two, Babatunde Ajayi polled 63 votes to clinch the ticket, defeating Funmi Ogun, who had 33 votes.

Though election in Ekiti South Federal Constituency II was declared inconclusive due to violence. Henry Komolafe emerged as Ekiti South Federal Constituency II candidate unopposed


By Adeola Shittu

Adeola Shittu is a journalist, media professional and Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Event Diary Lifestyle, a Nigerian media platform dedicated to telling compelling stories across business, lifestyle, entertainment, culture, events and community development. With well over 15 years of experience spanning broadcasting, print journalism, digital publishing and event coverage, she is committed to celebrating outstanding personalities, highlighting impactful initiatives and sharing stories that inspire positive change across Nigeria and beyond. Read More

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