A People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) Governorship Aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has met with the Oyo State elected Councillors, pledging that he will build on the developmental strides of Governor Seyi Makinde
Ajadi who described himself as the embodiment of “Omituntun 3.0” which is ‘continuity without compromise’.
Speaking at the Iseyin City Hall, where members of the Oyo State Councillors Forum converged, Ajadi said his aspiration to govern Oyo State was driven by a commitment to protect and deepen Makinde’s governance reforms as well as strengthening grassroots participation in decision-making.
According to him, “I am here because you are the closest leaders to the people, Governor Seyi Makinde has done exceptionally well, and Oyo State cannot afford to hand over this progress to the wrong hands. That is why I say, I represent ‘Omituntun 3.0 — continuity of good governance”.
The gathering brought together councillors from the state’s 33 local government areas, marking the first time, according to participants, that a governorship aspirant officially engaged the Councillors Forum at such a scale.
Ajadi, who identified himself as “a son of the soil, is the son of Ibadan business magnate, Chief Bode Amoo and hails from Ward 8, Osengere, Egbeda Local Government area of the state said his presence at the meeting was rooted in his respect for party loyalty and respect for grassroots leadership.
“We are gathered here today because we are bonafide members of the PDP,”
He later led the meeting in observing a minute’s silence for the departed party members and offered prayers for party leaders and councillors.
The PDP aspirant highlighted his success in private-sector by referencing the successful growth of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited and its subsidiaries, including Bullion Records, BullionMonie, Bullion Propertie, Bullion Automobiles, and Bullion Sports, as proof of his capacity for economic and organisational leadership.
Commending Ajadi’s engagement, Hon. Olasukanmi Olusola, Leader of the House from Egbeda Local Government, described the aspirant as the first to formally recognise the relevance of councillors in the state’s political structure.
“This is the first governorship aspirant to recognise us as stakeholders,” Olusola said. “Egbeda Local Government is proud to associate with Ambassador Ajadi.”
Councillors from various zones welcomed Ajadi’s outreach while making sector-specific appeals.
From Ogbomosho zone, Hon. Oladeyinde praised the recognition of councillors and urged support for voter registration efforts, while Hon. Lawrence Olubuse Adepoju of Ibarapa Zone emphasised the need for improved inner roads and youth employment.
From Ibadan, Hon. Salewa Taiwo pledged strong women’s support for Ajadi’s ambition, urging inclusive governance, while Hon. Adeola Sunday called for financial backing for councillors as Ward coordinators and cautioned against political imposition.
In his closing remark, Hon. Salaudeen Abdulkabir disclosed that Ajadi had approved financial support for all councillors, including the families of deceased members, and also promised five solar streetlights per ward, which Ajadi immediately affirmed.
Hon. Ibitoye Simon who have vote of thanks at the meeting urged Ajadi to maintain strong ties with Governor Makinde to ensure party’s unity ahead of the PDP primaries.
The Oyo State Councillors Forum has 351 members, with three confirmed deceased.
