The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has intensified consultations ahead of the 2027 governorship election, taking his campaign to Oyo Federal Constituency where he formally declared his ambition and sought grassroots backing from party leaders and stakeholders.
The high-level stakeholders’ meeting, held in Oyo town, brought together influential figures and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful from across Afijio, Atiba, Oyo East, and Oyo West Local Government Areas.
The gathering marked a significant step in Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin’s strategic outreach across key political blocs in the state.
The Oyo stakeholders were led by a prominent member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu, alongside party leader Chief Sunday Ogunlade.
Addressing the gathering, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin formally declared his intention to contest the governorship election and appealed for the support of party members and stakeholders in Oyo town.
He emphasized the need for continuity, inclusive governance, and accelerated development across all zones of the state.
A major highlight of the meeting was the formal presentation of his development blueprint, tagged IGBEGA OYO Omituntun 3.0 Roadmap.
The policy document outlines his vision for governance, focusing on economic expansion, infrastructure development, education, and grassroots empowerment.
The roadmap is positioned as a continuation and expansion of ongoing reforms under the current administration, while introducing new strategies aimed at sustaining long-term growth.
Several PDP leaders from Oyo Federal Constituency took turns to speak, expressing varying degrees of support and urging party unity ahead of the forthcoming political cycle.
Among them were Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu, Chief Sunday Ogunlade, and Alh. Sulaiman Ajepe, who all acknowledged the importance of consultations and engagement with grassroots stakeholders.
Political bigwigs including the Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, former member Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Yemi Taiwo and Alh. Majekodunmi Aborode highlighted Ogundoyin’s legislative experience, leadership credentials, and capacity to lead the state.
