Ekiti latest news in politics

Here are some of the latest news in politics from Ekiti State:

  1. Ekiti Governorship Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 18, 2022, for the governorship election in Ekiti State. The election is expected to be a keenly contested one, with several candidates vying for the seat.
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its governorship primaries in Ekiti State, with Dr. John Kayode Fayemi emerging as the party's candidate. Fayemi, a former governor of the state, will face other candidates in the election.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its governorship primaries in Ekiti State, with Bisi Kolawole emerging as the party's candidate. Kolawole, a former member of the House of Representatives, will face other candidates in the election.
  4. Ekiti Assembly Crisis: There is a crisis in the Ekiti State House of Assembly, with some members of the assembly accusing the Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, of being biased and refusing to allow them to participate in the legislative process.
  5. Ekiti State Government and ASUU: The Ekiti State Government has accused the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of being responsible for the ongoing strike in the state's universities. The government has also threatened to take legal action against the union if it fails to call off the strike.
  6. Ekiti State Government and NLC: The Ekiti State Government has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of being responsible for the ongoing strike in the state's public sector. The government has also threatened to take legal action against the union if it fails to call off the strike.
  7. Ekiti State Government and Local Government Chairmen: There is a crisis between the Ekiti State Government and the local government chairmen in the state, with the chairmen accusing the government of not providing them with adequate funds to carry out their duties.
  8. Ekiti State Government and Traditional Rulers: There is a crisis between the Ekiti State Government and the traditional rulers in the state, with the rulers accusing the government of not respecting their traditional authority and not providing them with adequate support.

These are some of the latest news in politics from Ekiti State. Please note that the news may be subject to change as new developments emerge.