The Chairmanship candidate of Egbeda Local Government in the December 2026 Local Government election in Oyo State, Honourable Ibrahim Oladebo Simple, has promised to deliver inclusive governance, effective representation and reasonable dividends of democracy to residents of the council if elected.
Simple, who is currently the Vice Chairman of Egbeda Local Government and Political Head/Administrator of Ajorosun Local Council Development Area, Olodo, Ibadan, gave the assurance during an interview with Oodua News.
He said his administration, if given the mandate, would prioritise the welfare of residents and ensure that both young and old benefit from government programmes and developmental initiatives.
According to him, his leadership would promote people-oriented policies, equal opportunities and grassroots development, stressing that no segment of the local government would be neglected.
Speaking on the leadership of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Simple described him as an achiever and the architect of modern Oyo State, commending his administration for what he described as remarkable developmental strides since assuming office in 2019.
He noted that the governor had made significant contributions to the growth and transformation of the state, adding that his commitment to development had distinguished his administration from previous governments.
“Governor Makinde has surpassed his predecessors in terms of his transformational agenda in the state. He is still working hard to ensure that Oyo State achieves more meaningful development under his administration,” he said.
The Egbeda chairmanship candidate further expressed confidence that Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, whom he described as the preferred successor to Governor Makinde, would consolidate on the achievements of the present administration and sustain its developmental agenda in the next political dispensation.
He also called on eligible residents of Oyo State to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the electoral process, emphasising that active participation in democracy remained essential to determining the future of the state.
Simple equally expressed support for Governor Makinde’s reported presidential ambition and Adekanmbi’s governorship aspiration under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
On the forthcoming December 2026 local government election, he appealed to the people of Egbeda to support his chairmanship ambition, assuring them that his administration would focus on addressing their needs and promoting development across the council.
He maintained that his aspiration was driven by his desire to serve the people, strengthen grassroots administration and ensure that the benefits of democratic governance reached every community.
Simple therefore urged the electorate to give him the opportunity to lead Egbeda Local Government, promising responsible leadership, accountability, adequate representation and sustainable development if elected.
