Oyo PDP stakeholders urge Hon. Ogundoyin to join 2027 governorship race

By Adejayan Gbenga

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has received an endorsement from stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapaland to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state.

Ogundoyin’s endorsement came during a PDP Ibarapaland Stakeholders’ Zonal Meeting held in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area.

The meeting which was initially convened to discuss Governor Seyi Makinde’s planned visit to the zone evolved into a strategic political gathering assessing the party’s future in Oyo State.

Stakeholders praised Hon. Ogundoyin’s leadership, loyalty to the party, and contribution to legislative stability, urging him to formally declare his intention to run for governor.

Responding to the overwhelming call, the Speaker appreciated the support and honour given to him by the stakeholders and pledged his readiness to join the governorship race.

The meeting was attended by key party leaders, government officials, and grassroots politicians, including Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, State Commissioners Ademola Ojo and Wasilat Adegoke, PDP South Senatorial District Chairman Alhaji Kamoru Adeyemi, and the chairmen of Ibarapa East, North, and Central Local Government Areas.

Following the zonal meeting, Ogundoyin visited his constituency in Ibarapa East, where PDP stakeholders reiterated their support and called for strengthened grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections.