According to report by The Nation on Friday, June 19, 2026, a dramatic scene unfolded at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ado-Ekiti on Friday when security operatives reportedly removed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Wole Oluyede, from the commission’s premises ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Oluyede had visited the INEC office alongside party leaders and supporters to formally complain about what he described as irregularities in the distribution of accreditation tags meant for party agents.
According to him, the tags designated for PDP polling and collation agents were allegedly issued to individuals who were not nominated by his camp.
Upon arrival, the PDP candidate met with the Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Bunmi Omoseyindemi, in the REC’s office.
During the meeting, Oluyede presented his concerns and requested urgent intervention from the electoral body to address the issue before voting commenced.
Sources within INEC disclosed that the dispute stemmed from the ongoing crisis within the Ekiti PDP.
The controversy reportedly revolves around allegations that the agents’ tags were handed to party members loyal to former Governor Ayodele Fayose instead of those selected by Oluyede’s faction.
The internal division has intensified in recent months, particularly after Fayose openly backed Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
After hearing the complaint, the REC reportedly advised Oluyede to submit a formal written petition through the appropriate channels to enable the commission to investigate and take necessary action.
The PDP candidate was then directed to another office near the REC’s office to complete the documentation process.
However, events took an unexpected turn when armed security personnel arrived and instructed Oluyede and his entourage to leave the premises.
The action sparked dissatisfaction among some PDP supporters, although security officials quickly moved to prevent any disturbance.
While the exact reason for the intervention remains unclear, sources indicated that officials consulted before taking the decision.
Omoseyindemi later confirmed that the complaint had been received and assured that INEC was already looking into the matter.
