The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has congratulated the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Adebo Ogundoyin, on the successful completion of his tenure as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria.
In a statement, the party said it takes pride in the numerous achievements recorded by Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin during his tenure. It noted that since its formation, the PDP has consistently put forward its best in service to the people, a commitment which, it said, was clearly reflected in Ogundoyin’s stewardship both as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers and as Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly.
The statement, signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Michael Ogunsina, highlighted that Ogundoyin emerged as the youngest Chairman in the history of the Conference of Speakers, describing his emergence as symbolic of a generational shift that ushered in a reform-driven and inclusive leadership era.
The party further commended his role in driving the digital transformation of state legislatures through a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which modernised legislative processes to enhance transparency, efficiency, accountability and citizen engagement.
According to the statement, the Conference of Speakers under his leadership also recorded significant strides in strengthening legislative autonomy and institutionalising the collective voice of state legislatures. It noted that Ogundoyin fostered stronger intergovernmental relations between the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and the Conference of Speakers, with a focus on constitutional amendments, governance reforms and democratic strengthening at the sub-national level.
The Conference, it added, intensified advocacy for the full implementation of financial autonomy for state legislatures and made notable contributions to Nigeria’s constitutional review process. These included advocacy for the establishment of state police, devolution of powers to sub-national governments, and expanded international and diplomatic engagements. The statement cited strategic engagements with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, as well as meetings with the United States Consul General and the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, which focused on democratic values, legislative accountability and institutional capacity building.
The PDP assured Nigerians that despite prevailing challenges, the party remains committed to the welfare of the people and will continue to present its best leaders in service to Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.
