The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has convened a high-level stakeholders engagement meetings with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across all strata in Ibarapa East Local Government Area, aimed at reinforcing party unity, grassroots mobilization, and preparations ahead of future elections.
Held in two sessions across separate venues in the Constituency, the engagements brought together a wide array of party stakeholders including political functionaries, ward and local government executive members, top political leaders and grassroots party leaders in the area
Speaking at the meetings, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin conveyed the message of Governor Seyi Makinde, emphasizing that the PDP remains one united family in Oyo State and particularly in Ibarapa East.
He assured party faithful that there would be no division, no parallel congresses, no parallel lists, and no imposition of candidates in the build-up to the next political season in the Local Government.
“The message from His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, is very clear. PDP is one. We are united in purpose and we will work together to win all upcoming elections. Candidates will emerge through consensus, not imposition”.
Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin harped on the urgent need for increased voter registration among eligible citizens in the constituency.
“We must not joke with the ongoing voter registration. This is our future. Every vote will count, and every new voter strengthens our party’s chances,” the Speaker emphasized.
Other Chieftains who spoke at the engagements including Hon. Moses Ojoawo, a former Commissioner and current member of the Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission who is the Chairman of the Stakeholders forum; Chief Adewale Atanda Alase, a member of the Oyo State Advisory Council; and others also stressed the urgent need for increased voter registration among eligible citizens in the constituency.
They charged party members to actively mobilize youth and first-time voters, as well as assist individuals who need to correct or update their voter information.
The meetings were characterized by strong enthusiasm, mutual commitment to party unity, and strategic dialogue on grassroots engagement as the PDP continues to consolidate its position as the dominant political force in Ibarapa East and across Oyo State.
