Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

Hon. Waheed Akintayo, the Oyo State House of Assembly lawmaker and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus candidate for Oluyole State Constituency, popularly known as Ilumoka Presenter, has continued his grassroots engagement with residents as he visited key communities under Ward 4 in the constituency. The lawmaker, during his outreach, met with residents of Bolorunduro, Odunlade, Saka, Temidire, and two other adjoining communities, where he held interactive sessions aimed at strengthening ties with the people and assessing their immediate needs. The visit was marked by enthusiastic reception from community representatives, who commended his responsiveness to their concerns. Speaking during the engagements,…

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Abass Adigun (Agboworin), has expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, party leaders, and key stakeholders in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for their support, following his emergence as the party’s consensus candidate for a third term. In a statement released by his Media Group, on Saturday, which was made available to journalists in Ibadan, Agboworin described the overwhelming backing he received as humbling and deeply encouraging. He noted that it reflects the collective confidence reposed in his leadership and representation in the last few years. “I am deeply…

A vibrant, energetic, and a voice for the voiceless, Abiola Oladotun Aseyori, has applauded the leadership style of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing it as instrumental to the party’s growing unity and stability across the state. In a statement released to newsmen on Saturday, Aseyori said the emergence of consensus candidates across key constituencies reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen internal cohesion and position the party for electoral success. He specifically commended the governor for fostering an inclusive political structure that encourages dialogue, consensus-building, and collective progress. Aseyori also congratulated Barrister Ṣeun Ashamu, former Commissioner for Environment and Energy, and Commissioner…

As the 2027 governorship race gathers momentum in Oyo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces a strategic decision that could define its future: whether to consolidate its current success through a unifying, people-driven candidate or risk internal fragmentation. At the center of this conversation is Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, a figure increasingly seen by party stakeholders and political observers as the most viable consensus option capable of sustaining and even surpassing the achievements of Seyi Makinde. This is not just about popularity; it is about political chemistry, public trust, and electoral reality. The Makinde Template: Why Continuity Matters Oyo State…

It is deeply regrettable that individuals who should serve as a moral compass for their followers have instead degenerated into miscreants, manufacturing chaos and peddling disorder at every turn. The town crier known as , an unrefined yet fortunate beneficiary of fame, stands out as one of Oyo State’s more embarrassing accidents. Though he has attained a measure of local recognition, he has clearly failed to grasp the most basic requirement of public life – restraint. What he now produces is not music but noise; like a battered timbrel spewing angry, vile, rascally, and inciting discord. In the wisdom of…

A leading aspirant for the Oyo Federal Constituency seat, Hon. Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi, popularly known as AROSAD, has congratulated Barrister Seun Ashamu on his emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus candidate. In a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan, AROSAD described Ashamu’s emergence as a strategic step toward strengthening the party’s chances in the constituency, stressing that unity remains critical for electoral success. He called on party members and supporters to rally behind the consensus candidate, noting that the focus should now shift from internal contestation to delivering victory for the PDP in the forthcoming election. AROSAD,…

The newly confirmed consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji, has expressed deep appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde, party leaders, and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him. In a statement following his emergence at the ongoing stakeholders’ meeting, Adedeji described the decision as a humbling call to serve, noting that it reflects the collective will and unity of the party across the constituency. “I am sincerely grateful to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, our respected leaders, elders, and all stakeholders who found me worthy of this responsibility. This…

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has led stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to adopt a consensus arrangement for the emergence of candidates across several elective positions ahead of the forthcoming elections. The high-level stakeholders’ meeting, held in Ibadan, resolved many candidacies through mutual agreement, while leaving a number of positions open for further consultations, with a final decision expected by Thursday. 𝙊𝙮𝙤 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 Stakeholders are yet to agree on a consensus candidate for the Oyo Central Senatorial seat, indicating ongoing negotiations among party leaders. House of Representatives (Oyo Central Axis)…

The ongoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders’ meeting has produced another major breakthrough, with the emergence of a new consensus candidate for a key federal constituency. At the high-level meeting held in the presence of Governor Seyi Makinde, Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji (also known as Hon. Adedeji Kolapo Shehu) was confirmed as the consensus candidate for the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency. His emergence followed extensive consultations and alignment among party leaders and stakeholders, reflecting a growing unity within the party’s structure ahead of future electoral contests. Sources at the meeting disclosed that the consensus arrangement is part of a broader…

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State have adopted Oluwaseun Ololade Oyewo as the party’s consensus candidate for the Afijio State Constituency seat ahead of the next election cycle. The decision was reached this morning during an ongoing high-level stakeholders’ meeting of the Oyo Central Senatorial District, held in the presence of Governor Seyi Makinde and other key political leaders across the zone. Sources within the party disclosed that the move was aimed at fostering unity, strengthening internal cohesion, and positioning the PDP for a decisive victory at the polls. Announcing the…