Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Otunba Peter Obafemi, has emphasized the critical importance of unity within the party, stating that Ekiti State would benefit significantly from a united opposition prepared to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Obafemi made these remarks on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti while speaking to journalists during the 60th birthday celebration of Temitope Aluko, a former Secretary of the PDP in Ekiti State.

"The time has come for the PDP in Ekiti to rise above personal interests and focus on the collective mission of restoring hope to our people. Ekiti cannot afford another wasted decade under the APC," Obafemi declared.

The former aspirant described the APC's governance in Ekiti as a "period of stagnation, unmet expectations, and unrealised potential." He lamented that the much-touted federal connection that the APC campaigned with has failed to translate into any meaningful progress for the state.

"The APC has had the platform and the opportunity for nearly eight years, yet the state remains where it was. What happened to the so-called federal backing they promised? The people of Ekiti are no fools, they know when they are being taken for granted," he stated.

Obafemi also criticized Governor Biodun Oyebanji's administration, describing what he termed as "a campaign of undue endorsements" rather than delivering tangible results to the people of Ekiti.

"If the APC had anything meaningful left to offer Ekiti, we would have seen it by now. The Governor's obsession with orchestrated endorsements is proof of desperation, not performance," he added.

The PDP chieftain called on party members across Ekiti State to close ranks and restore the confidence of the electorate in the party by demonstrating unity, maturity, and a commitment to good governance.

"The PDP must be the rallying point for new thinking, bold ideas, and a leadership that actually works for the people. But to do this, we must be united in purpose," Obafemi concluded.