Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapa land have endorsed the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for the 2027 governorship race in the state.
The endorsement was announced during a well-attended PDP Ibarapaland Stakeholders’ Zonal Meeting held in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area.
The meeting, initially convened to deliberate on the planned visit of Governor Seyi Makinde to the zone, evolved into a strategic political gathering where party leaders and grassroots mobilizers assessed the future of the party in Oyo State.
In a strong show of unity, stakeholders passed a vote of confidence in the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, commending his leadership style, loyalty to the party, and contributions to legislative stability in the state.
The endorsement went further, as leaders across the three local government areas in Ibarapaland urged the Speaker to formally declare his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election.
Responding to the overwhelming call, Ogundoyin expressed appreciation for the support and honour bestowed on him by the stakeholders and pledged his readiness to join the governorship race.
He described the endorsement as more than a political gesture, noting that it represents a clarion call from his people in Ibarapaland and the wider populace of Oyo State.
According to him, the overwhelming support reflects a collective aspiration for inclusive governance. He reaffirmed his commitment to aligning with the yearnings of the people as he steps forward in the race.
The meeting attracted an influential mix of party leaders, government officials, and grassroots politicians.
Among those present were Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju (popularly known as Ibarapakan), representing Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency; the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo; and the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke.
Also in attendance was Alhaji Kamoru Adeyemi, PDP Chairman for Oyo South Senatorial District, alongside the three PDP Local Government Party Chairmen from Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, and Ibarapa Central.
Grassroots political leadership was fully represented, with the Chairmen of the three local governments—Hon. Kazeem Arogundade (Ibarapa East), Hon. Lateef Akorede (Ibarapa North), and Hon. Olusola Adeleke (Ibarapa Central)—in attendance.
Other notable stakeholders included Hon. Yemi Taiwo, Hon. Mrs. Funmilayo Orisadeyi, Hon. Moses Ojoawo, Hon. Dimeji Oladapo, Prince Biodun Labiyi, and Barrister Adekanmbi, among others.
Following the meeting, the Speaker proceeded to his constituency in Ibarapa East Local Government, where he attended a separate gathering of PDP stakeholders.
At the meeting, party leaders and loyalists reaffirmed their support for his leadership and ongoing consultations, describing his governorship ambition as a reflection of the collective will of the people.
The gathering also served as a platform to strengthen grassroots mobilization and consolidate unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
