Ekiti state political news

Here are some recent political news from Ekiti State, Nigeria:

Governorship Election

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 18, 2022, for the governorship election in Ekiti State. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, as its flagbearer for the election. (Source: The Nation)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its candidate, Kolapo Olusola, as its flagbearer for the election. (Source: Premium Times)

Party Primaries

• The APC held its governorship primary election on May 26, 2022, and Biodun Oyebanji emerged as the winner. (Source: Leadership)
• The PDP held its governorship primary election on May 25, 2022, and Kolapo Olusola emerged as the winner. (Source: ThisDay)

Political Appointments

• The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Dr. Olubunmi Ayodeji Adetunbi as the new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ekiti State. (Source: The Nation)
• The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has appointed new members of his cabinet, including the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Olabimpe Akinola. (Source: Vanguard)

Political Crisis

• There has been a political crisis in Ekiti State following the suspension of the state's Deputy Governor, Bisi Egbeyemi, by the Governor, Kayode Fayemi. (Source: Premium Times)
• The crisis has led to a rift between the Governor and the Deputy Governor, with both sides trading accusations. (Source: The Nation)

Other News

• The Ekiti State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. (Source: Leadership)
• The state government has also announced plans to upgrade the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital to a full-fledged university teaching hospital. (Source: Vanguard)

Please note that these are just some of the recent political news from Ekiti State, and there may be other news that is not included here.