Oluyole PDP inaugurates new executives, ward chairmen

…as party leaders reaffirm commitment to unity, 2027 victory 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State has inaugurated its new local executive council and ward chairmen, in a ceremony that drew major party stakeholders and government officials.

The inauguration, which took place on Friday at the party’s office in Idi-Ayunre, was presided over by the Oluyole PDP chairman, Alhaji Nasiru Hamzat.

The newly sworn-in ward chairmen include Saka Adebayo (Ward one), Olupitan Dele Fatai (Ward two), Moses Ojo (Ward three), Kazeem Okunola (Ward four), Ibukun Kolawole (Ward five), Anwo Sikiru (Ward six), Raji Mojeed (Ward seven), Nuru Adebola (Ward eight), Muideen Adebayo (Ward nine) and Wasiu Olasupo (Ward 10).

The event was attended by notable PDP figures, including the overall leader in Oluyole, Prince Lasun Salami; the Oyo State Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Honourable Mojeed Mogbonjubola; member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Waheed Akintayo; Special Adviser to the Governor, Honourable Olumide Akinlade; former lawmaker, Honourable Lukman Salau; and past local government chairmen, Engr. Akeem Olatunji and Honourable Olaide Popoola.

Others present were Honourables Seye Awopegbe, Hon. Shittu Adams, John Ogunsola, and Wasiu Arewa, the newly inaugurated vice chairman of the party.

In his address, Prince Lasun Salami expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde and the state leadership of the PDP for conducting peaceful and transparent congresses across Oyo State. 

According to him, “PDP remains the only political party with strong national presence and structure. We must ensure that Oluyole plays a leading role as we prepare for 2027.”

He urged the newly inaugurated officers to unite and work towards securing electoral victory in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking earlier, the Oluyole PDP chairman, Alhaji Nasiru Hamzat, commended Governor Makinde, Otunba Seye Famojuro, and the state leadership led by Honourable Dayo Ogungbenro and Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke for their unwavering commitment to the party’s progress.

Hamzat pledged to restore peace and unity within the local chapter by reconciling aggrieved members and ensuring all ward structures are fully functional.

“There is no faction in Oluyole PDP. We will engage all members to strengthen love, unity, and collective purpose. My appeal is for everyone to support us to deliver on our mandate,” he said.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Honourable Mojeed Mogbonjubola, commended party members for their continued loyalty. 

He expressed confidence in the ability of the new executives to consolidate the party’s influence in the local government.

He also lauded Governor Makinde and the state leadership for their guidance, assuring them that the Oluyole structure would operate in alignment with the state’s principles and objectives.

Mogbonjubola reiterated his commitment to promoting peace and cohesion within the party, while urging members “to work together to make Oluyole PDP a model for others across the state.”

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