The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied reports that it is mobilising grassroots support for the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party also dismissed claims that it was working with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) on a mobilisation campaign for the Oyo State governor.
In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti, the state PDP chairman, Lanre Omolase, described the report as false, fabricated and unauthorised, saying it did not originate from the recognised leadership of the party in the state.
Omolase said the publication was intended to create confusion over the political position of the Ekiti PDP and urged party members and the public to disregard it.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Ekiti State PDP, under my leadership hereby distance itself completely from both the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and any purported presidential mobilisation project for Governor Seyi Makinde.
“No such mobilisation has been authorised, inaugurated or undertaken by the Ekiti State PDP leadership,” he said.
The chairman further criticised Makinde, accusing the Oyo governor of what he described as repeated acts of betrayal and ruling out the party’s support for his presidential ambition.
“Most importantly, Governor Seyi Makinde has never stopped to demonstrate treachery and we in the PDP in Ekiti State will not have anything to do with such a character who is only stable in betrayal,” Omolase stated.
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The Ekiti PDP urged its members, supporters and the general public to disregard political statements purportedly issued on behalf of the party without the approval of its recognised leadership.
It also warned individuals and groups against using the party’s name or structure to advance personal political interests.
The party said it remained committed to internal discipline, due process and ensuring that only duly authorised officials communicate its official positions.
It further called on media organisations and members of the public to verify political claims before attributing them to the Ekiti PDP, particularly issues concerning the 2027 presidential election.
