•Governor Makinde of Oyo State
The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced its state congress in Ibadan, the Capital city of the state, with Governor Seyi Makinde casting the first vote to kick off the electoral process.
Governor Makinde, who serves as the number one delegate from Ibadan North East Local Government Area, was among the early voters in the peaceful and well-organised exercise, reports Daily Independent.
Delegates from all 33 local government areas of the state are currently participating in the congress.
The congress marks the culmination of the party’s internal electoral process, following successful ward and local government congresses held across the state.
The exercise is aimed at electing new state executive officers who will steer the party’s affairs over the next four years.
In his address, Governor Makinde urged the newly elected executive members of the party to deliver the party from the presidency to the counsellorship position.
He said, “Congratulations to you all, I salute your courage for standing firm in your party, your responsibility is beyond 2027.
“Your mandate is very clear: deliver PDP from the presidency to the counsellorship position in the 2027 general elections.”
The event attracted several high-profile dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor of the State, Barrister Adebayo Lawal a former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido; the PDP Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; and several federal lawmakers such as Hon. Abass Adigun Agboworin (Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency), Hon. Stanley Adedeji Olajide (Ibadan North-West/South-West), and Hon. Shina Peller, a former member of the House of Representatives.
Also in attendance were all the local government council chairmen across the state, party stakeholders, and supporters who witnessed the congress proceedings.
The outcome of the congress is expected to shape the direction of the PDP in Oyo State as it prepares for future electoral contests.
