Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- A renowned physician, Wole Oluyede, on Sunday emerged victorious in the People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election, setting the stage for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election.

Mr Oluyede secured 279 votes, defeating his closest rival, Funso Ayeni, who polled 239, while Theresa Ogun trailed behind with 27 votes.

The election, held at the Vino Event Centre in Ado Ekiti, which ended in the early hours of Sunday, was not without drama and controversy, as some aggrieved members protested the exclusion of Ido/Osi local government, leading to a delayed start and disruptions.

One of the aspirants, Peter Obafemi, later withdrew from the primaries and threw his weight behind Mr Oluyede.

In his accepta...