2027: Aborisade Meets Ibarapa PDP Leaders, Stakeholders In Bid For Oyo Guber Seat
•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu
IBADAN – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2027 general elections, Chief Niyi Aborisade in a move to further establish his gubernatorial ambition on Friday met with leaders of the party in Ibarapa zones of the state.
Aborisade, who made his guber intention known amidst mammoth PDP loyalists at the SDP House, Old Ife Road, Ibadan, Capital City of Oyo state on Wednesday was received by members of the party including the women and youths in Ibarapa Central.
One of the leaders of the party in the zone, Chief Mukaila Aborode recalled how he knew Aborisade since their days together in the United Kingdom when Aborode was his supervisor.
He commended the gubernatorial hopeful, describing him as a man of integrity who has served under him and performed creditably during their days in the UK.
Earlier in his address, Aborisade thanked PDP chairman and leaders in Ibarapa North for the warmth reception, urging them to support his gubernatorial ambition, while pledging inclusive government.
Another leader of the party, kolawole Salako Olanrele, prayed for Chief Aborosade’s success, assuring him support of Ibarapa’s people.
Dignitaries at the event include: Youth coordinator for Ibarapa Central, Mr. Niyi Ogunbowale, Ibarapa North PDP chairman, Olayiwola Ojoogun, Alhaji Sarafa Babarinde, and Saminu Oyiho.
Others are Mallam Yusuf of Ido Local government, Honourable Erinle from North East Local Government, Olalekan Akindele from Egbeda Local Government, Mr. Wole Fadele former Secretary of Egbeda Local Government Ibadan, Hon Jimoh Oladimeji of North East Local Government Ibadan and Hon. Kolawole Aboodun of Ibadan North Local Government.