An Entrepreneur , Mr. Blessing Abegunde has emerged as the Governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP for the Ekiti 2026 election.
Mr. Abegunde who hails from Isinbode Ekiti was unanimously elected after other contestants stepped down for him.
Speaking at the Primary election held in Ado-Ekiti and witnessed by INEC officials, the state Chairman of the Party, Mr. Adelusi Ayeni explained that the emergence of Mr. Abegunde was a boost for the party being a young entrepreneur who understands all it takes to win elections.
Also, the Chairman, NNPP Electoral Committee, Prince Ade Ajayi said the peaceful conduct of the election was an example of the positive changes the party was bringing to the government if elected.
In his acceptance speech, the governorship candidate, Mr. Blessing Abegunde promised to lead with integrity, unite the party and embark on a vigorous campaign that would enable the party to get the support of the people during the election.
Abegunde boast that he would defeat Governor Oyebanji in a free and fair contest.
