Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will retain power in Oyo State beyond 2027 and reclaim the presidency in the next general elections.
Makinde stated this at the Oyo State PDP State Congress, citing the party’s respect for internal democracy and the amicable conduct of its congresses as evidence of its strength.
The governor commended the rancour-free congresses held by the PDP from the wards to local governments and state levels, noting that the process would ensure the party’s retention of power beyond 2027 in Oyo State. “This exercise is to ensure that the PDP continues to remain in power in Oyo State beyond 2027,” Makinde said.
Makinde tasked the new state executive members to work hard towards ensuring the PDP’s victory in all elections, from local to national levels. “So, the executives that will emerge from this exercise, your mandate is clear deliver PDP from the Presidential to the Councillorship position in 2027,” he added.
The governor assured party members who were yet to receive benefits from the government that they would be reached soon. “I want to congratulate all of us in advance because I believe, in this party, we won’t all labour in vain. We will all reap the fruits of our labour in this government,” Makinde said.
The Oyo State PDP State Congress saw Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro re-elected as the chairman of the PDP in Oyo State, while Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke was elected Deputy State Chairman. Oyelami Oyeyemi, Olawumi Elizabeth Toyin, and Bello Kazeem Olalekan were elected PDP State Secretary, Women Leader, and Youth Leader, respectively.
The congress was attended by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal, former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Hamid Gbadamosi, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, and other notable party members. With the PDP’s strong presence in Oyo State, the party is poised to make significant gains in the 2027 general elections.