The Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has officially transferred its operations to its long-owned permanent secretariat in the Ajilosun area of Ado-Ekiti, following what party leaders described as an abrupt closure of its rented office.
The development, which unfolded along Ikere-Ekiti Road within the same axis, has added a fresh dimension to the political atmosphere in the state as preparations gradually intensify ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
Party officials disclosed that the rented office was sealed by the landlord without what they termed due legal process.
According to their account, several materials and office property belonging to the party were still inside the building when access was restricted.
The situation, they said, left them with little choice but to activate their permanent secretariat, a structure that has belonged to the party for years but had not served as its primary operational base in recent times.
While portions of the permanent facility are still undergoing finishing touches, party leaders insist it is functional enough to accommodate administrative work, meetings, and strategic sessions.
The building, located within the Ajilosun district, has now become the nerve centre of party coordination across the state.
Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, State Chairman Hon. Tunji Odeyemi expressed dissatisfaction over the circumstances surrounding the sealing of the rented office.
He alleged that the landlord acted unilaterally and without a court directive.
Odeyemi further suggested that political considerations may have influenced the action, though he stopped short of providing detailed evidence to support the claim.
According to him, the PDP had long contemplated moving fully into its permanent secretariat, noting that the property was constructed through collective contributions from party loyalists across Nigeria.
He questioned the logic of continuing to pay rent elsewhere when a permanent structure owned by the party was available within the same vicinity.
In his view, the recent development merely accelerated a decision that might have been taken eventually.
Odeyemi used the opportunity to project confidence in the party’s future prospects. With the June 20, 2026 governorship election drawing closer, he said the PDP remains optimistic about reclaiming power in Ekiti State.
He assured supporters that preparations are ongoing and that a comprehensive mobilisation drive would begin in earnest once the party’s candidate emerges.
He also emphasised unity within party ranks, describing cohesion as essential to electoral success.
Internal consultations and engagement with stakeholders, he added, are being strengthened to ensure that the party presents a formidable front in the forthcoming contest.
Also speaking during the briefing, Ogundipe Komolafe, Director-General of the Oluyede Campaign Team, described the relocation as both practical and symbolic.
In his assessment, the shift to the permanent secretariat represents resilience and institutional stability.
He alleged that opposition parties in the state sometimes face subtle constraints but maintained that such challenges would not deter his party’s resolve.
Komolafe stated that the secretariat would serve as a coordination hub for members across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State.
He noted that grassroots engagement has intensified, with ward meetings, strategy sessions, and community outreach programmes gradually expanding in scope.
According to him, the relocation provides an opportunity to reorganise and reinforce the party’s structures at every level.
Political observers within the state suggest that the development may influence early campaign narratives as parties position themselves ahead of 2026.
For the PDP, the situation has become an avenue to emphasise themes of perseverance and self-reliance.
Leaders argue that operating from a party-owned facility eliminates uncertainties often associated with rented spaces.
Despite the controversy surrounding the sealed office, party officials indicated that efforts are underway to recover items left behind.
While they did not confirm whether legal steps would be pursued, they stressed that normal activities have resumed at the new base.
Meetings involving stakeholders, youth leaders, and women representatives are reportedly ongoing as part of a broader engagement strategy.
Beyond logistics, the relocation appears to carry strategic implications. Operating from a permanent secretariat may enable the party to centralise documentation, planning, and volunteer coordination more effectively.
It also provides a visible physical presence that supporters can easily identify as a rallying point.
As political momentum gradually builds across Ekiti State, the coming months are expected to witness heightened consultations among aspirants and party leaders.
The PDP leadership has reiterated its call for discipline and collective focus, urging members not to be distracted by developments they consider temporary setbacks.
In the broader context of Ekiti politics, the relocation underscores how organisational infrastructure can intersect with electoral ambition.
While the finishing works at the permanent secretariat continue, party officials insist that the building already symbolises renewal and readiness.
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