Efforts by leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to produce a consensus candidate for the Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections have ended in a deadlock.
The meeting, held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, brought together key party stakeholders from Egbeda and Ona Ara Local Government Areas, alongside five aspirants contesting for the ticket.
Despite extensive deliberations, the leaders and aspirants failed to reach an agreement on a consensus candidate, forcing the meeting to end without a resolution.
Amid the stalemate, a coalition of youths from various communities in Egbeda Local Government has reiterated its support for one of the aspirants, Tosin Alabi.
The youth coalition, led by Comrade Ipadeola Haruna, expressed confidence in Alabi’s candidacy, describing him as the preferred choice among young people in the constituency.
According to the group, their endorsement reflects the growing demand for youthful representation and grassroots-oriented leadership in the federal constituency.
Sources at the meeting disclosed that while discussions were initially constructive, disagreements over zoning and candidate preference ultimately stalled progress.
The meeting was part of ongoing efforts by party leaders, following earlier directives to harmonise interests and present a unified candidate ahead of the elections.
With the deadlock persisting, it is expected that the matter may now be escalated to higher party authorities for resolution in the coming days.
The development leaves the PDP without a consensus candidate for the Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, as political consultations and alignments continue ahead of the 2027 polls.
