2027: Makinde Sets Clear Expectations For Re-elected Oyo PDP Excos
•By OYENIYI AWOJOODU
IBADAN – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged the re-elected executives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to work tirelessly to ensure the party wins comprehensively at all levels in the 2027 general elections, from the presidency down to councillorship seats.
Makinde gave the charge on Monday during the PDP State Congress, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
At the exercise, Dayo Ogungbenro was re-elected unopposed as the state chairman of the party.
The congress brought together PDP members from all 33 local government areas of the state, who gathered to renew the mandate of the party’s leadership team for another four-year term.
According to the official figures announced during the congress, a total of 4,050 delegates were accredited, while 4,031 votes were cast. There were 74 valid votes recorded, and 19 delegates were absent.
Dayo Ogungbenro was re-elected unopposed as the state chairman, polling 3,957 votes. Wasiu Adeleke was returned unopposed as the deputy state chairman, also with 3,957 votes. Joel Oyelami was re-elected unopposed as the state secretary, securing 3,957 votes.
For the position of women’s leader, Toyin Olawunmi was re-elected unopposed with 3,957 votes, while Kazeem Bello was returned unopposed as the youth leader, also polling 3,957 votes.
All other executive members were equally re-elected unopposed to continue in their respective positions.
In his address to the delegates, Governor Makinde reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the PDP remained the dominant political force in the state and across Nigeria.
He stressed the importance of unity and focus among party members, charging the newly re-elected executives to deliver victory for the party at every level of governance in 2027.
“Your mandate is to deliver victory for the Peoples Democratic Party, from the presidency to the councillorship and to ensure that we retain our dominance beyond 2027,” Makinde said.
The governor described the state congress as a vital step towards strengthening the party’s internal structures and consolidating its gains ahead of future elections.
Earlier, the Chairman of the PDP Electoral Panel Committee, Senator Austin Akobundu, urged delegates to exercise their voting rights responsibly.
He stressed that their actions would play a key role in shaping the party’s future and positioning it for electoral success.
Akobundu praised Governor Makinde for what he described as the “remarkable transformation” of Oyo State under his leadership.
He expressed confidence that the PDP was well-prepared to secure victory in the 2027 elections.
“Today’s event is of great significance. I am pleased to note that under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, this party has grown from strength to strength. We expect nothing short of total victory from all our elected officers,” Akobundu stated.
Several notable party figures also addressed the congress, including former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido; former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; PDP Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja and Senator Gbenga Babalola, Federal lawmakers Hon Abass Adigun Agboworin; Member representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Hon Stanley Adedeji Olajide, Ibadan North -West/South-West, Hon Shina Peller former lawmaker at the House of Representatives, all the local government council chairmen, PDP state assembly members, past members of the national assembly on the platform of the party, among others.
They described Governor Makinde as a trailblazer and a stabilizing force within the PDP, both at the state and national levels.
In his acceptance speech, Ogungbenro pledged to keep the party united and focused, assuring members that the new executives would continue to build on Governor Makinde’s achievements.
“We will consolidate on the excellent performance of Governor Seyi Makinde and work tirelessly to keep our party strong and victorious as we prepare for the challenges ahead,” Ogungbenro said.
The atmosphere at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex was electrifying, as party supporters celebrated Ogungbenro’s victory with songs, chants, and banners reflecting the themes of unity, continuity, and readiness for 2027