2027: Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin joins Oyo governorship race

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

The Speaker of the Oyo House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has declared his intention to contest the state governorship election in 2027 on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Ogundoyin said he reached the decision to contest the governorship following calls on his to join the race by leaders and stakeholders of the PDP across Ibarapaland at their zonal meeting on Sunday.

He said the PDP leaders made a clear and compelling call on him to throw his hat in the ring for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.

“In direct response to this, I have formally declared my intention to contest. This decision goes beyond personal ambition. It is a responsibility shaped by the collective yearning of our people for focused, inclusive, and result-driven leadership,” Ogundoyin said.

I am grateful for the confidence reposed in me, and I accept this responsibility with a clear understanding of the demands ahead and an unwavering commitment to serve with integrity and purpose.

The Speaker added that he also met with stakeholders his constituency, Eruwa, in Ibarapa East Local Government, where he was also asked to contest the governorship election, says their “message was equally firm and aligned”

“Across board, the position is clear, our people are ready, and the moment is now.

“This is a defining step. The journey has begun,” said the Speaker.