OYO 2027: Ogundoyin Finally Joins Governorship Race, As Ibarapa PDP Stakeholders Declare Supports

 

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state.

The development has put an end to months of speculations over the governorship ambition of the Speaker.

His name came to limelight following the announcement bu Governor Seyi Makinde that his successor will be under 50 years of age.

Ogundoyin, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Oyetunji Oyekunle, said the decision followed his endorsement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ibarapaland.

The speaker explained that the endorsement was announced at a zonal meeting held in Igboora to discuss preparations for a planned visit by Governor Makinde after a vote of confidence was passed on him.

The lawmaker, who represents Ibarapa East Constituency, explained that the stakeholders attributed their endorsement to his leadership qualities, loyalty to the party, and contributions to legislative stability in the state.

He added that they urged him to formally declare his intention to contest the 2027 governorship poll while assuring him of their support.

According to him, the endorsement which is as an honour and responsibility, also represented a call for inclusive governance, unity, and continued development across the state.

The meeting was attended by party leaders, government officials, and grassroots politicians, including a member of the House of Representatives, Anthony Adepoju; state commissioners, Ademola Ojo and Wasilat Adegoke; and other stakeholders.

Local government chairmen present included Kazeem Arogundade (Ibarapa East), Lateef Akorede (Ibarapa North), and Olusola Adeleke (Ibarapa Central).