Oyo State's Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has received an endorsement from stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapaland, a region in Oyo State. The endorsement is for the 2027 Governorship race in the state.
The endorsement was made public during a PDP Ibarapaland Stakeholders' Zonal Meeting in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area. The meeting, initially convened to discuss Governor Seyi Makinde's planned visit to the zone, turned into a strategic gathering where party leaders and grassroots mobilisers assessed the party's future in the state.
Party leaders and stakeholders commended Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin's leadership style, loyalty to the party, and contributions to legislative stability in Oyo State. In a strong show of unity, they passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker and urged him to formally declare his intention to contest the governorship election in 2027.
Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin expressed his gratitude to the stakeholders for their support and pledged his readiness to join the governorship race. He described the endorsement as a clarion call from his people and reaffirmed his commitment to aligning with their aspirations.
The meeting drew a mix of influential party leaders, government officials, and grassroots politicians from Ibarapaland. Notable stakeholders present included Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, Hon. Ademola Ojo, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, Alhaji Kamoru Adeyemi, and several local government party chairmen.
The Speaker later attended a separate meeting in Ibarapa East Local Government, where party leaders reaffirmed their support for his leadership and ongoing consultations. The meeting aimed to strengthen grassroots mobilization and consolidate unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement of Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin by PDP stakeholders in Ibarapaland sends a clear signal about the party's preferred candidate for the 2027 Governorship race in Oyo State. This development highlights the Speaker's growing influence within the party and his potential to lead the party to victory in the state. As the 2027 general elections approach, it is crucial for party leaders to consolidate unity and strengthen grassroots mobilization to ensure a strong showing in the polls. Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin's governorship ambition reflects the collective will of the people, and it remains to be seen how this will play out in the election. The party's focus on inclusive governance and grassroots mobilization is a welcome development, and it is essential that this momentum is sustained throughout the election period.
