Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has appealed to members of the state House of Assembly for support in his bid to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde in 2027. Running on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, Oguntoyinbo made the request during a visit to assembly members in Ibadan on Thursday. The meeting was attended by Deputy Speaker Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, Chief Whip Oyekola Gbenga Oyekola, and other legislators, as well as PDP Chairman in Egbeda Local Government Alawe Olawale, Egbeda Ward 8 Leader Alhaji Lukman Akinpelu, and Ward 8 Councillor Hon. Teslim Raji.
The appeal follows Oguntoyinbo’s earlier declaration of his ambition to PDP executives in the state earlier in the week. He was the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State in 2023. Oguntoyinbo argues that Oyo State is his origin and that he intends to bring the same humanitarian services he provided in Ogun to his home state. He says his ambition responds to consistent calls from political elders and ancestral communities across Oyo, describing it as a divine assignment.
Emphasizing the legislature’s role, Oguntoyinbo stated, “I have come to this distinguished House out of respect. The legislature is a vital arm of government, and any sincere aspirant must acknowledge its authority, influence, and importance.” He pledged to continue the mandate of good governance in Oyo State should he succeed Governor Makinde.
Oguntoyinbo’s declaration is viewed as a significant step in Oyo’s political landscape, as he seeks to leverage his experience and connections to secure support for his gubernatorial bid. As the political scene in Oyo continues to unfold, his move is likely to attract considerable interest and attention in the coming months.
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