The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) welcomed a significant ruling from the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to officially recognize Oluwole Oluyede as the party's candidate for the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State. This ruling comes as a relief to the PDP, especially given the internal chaos that the party has faced leading up to the elections. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, emphasized that this judicial decision paves the way for a potential victory in the upcoming election.

Prior to this court ruling, INEC had announced July 20 as the date for the governorship election but had complicated matters by declaring Oluyede's candidacy invalid due to alleged non-compliance with the Electoral Act. This rejection prompted the PDP and Oluyede to take legal action against INEC, culminating in the recent court order which mandates INEC to include Oluyede's name and the PDP's logo on the ballot paper. The ruling not only reinstates Oluyede as a valid candidate but also prohibits INEC from excluding him from any election-related activities.

This ruling by Honourable Justice Umar is seen as crucial for the PDP's strategy in the Ekiti elections. The acknowledgment of Oluyede's candidacy is expected to unify the party's approach and potentially strengthen its position in a challenging political landscape. With the electoral date fast approaching, the outcome of this legal battle will have significant implications for the PDP's efforts to regain control in Ekiti State, which has been plagued by political infighting and uncertainty within the party ranks.