Hon. (Dr.) Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji, popularly known as OTOPE, has officially joined the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections in Oyo State. This development is coming shortly after his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a decision which has continued to generate reactions across Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency and beyond. OTOPE, a grassroots politician and former Director-General of the Oyo State Liaison Office (Abuja & Lagos), is widely regarded as one of the prominent political figures in the constituency with strong youth and community support. Political observers believe his move to the APM signals a new…
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Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide JP, the member representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal crises and leadership challenges within the party. According to a resignation letter made available to newsmen through her media team, the resignation letter dated May 4, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman in Ward 5, Ibadan North Local Government, the lawmaker said her decision followed unresolved divisions and instability rocking the party in Oyo State and within her constituency. “I write to formally tender my resignation from the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Oyo Federal Constituency in the forthcoming House of Representatives election, Hon. Seun Ashamu, has officially resigned from the party, in what appears to be a major political development within Oyo State’s political landscape. Ashamu’s resignation was conveyed in a formal letter addressed to the leadership of the PDP in his countryside Atiba ward 06, where he announced his decision to terminate his membership with the party with immediate effect. In the letter, the former PDP flagbearer expressed appreciation to the party for the opportunities and platform it provided him during his time as…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON), has formally resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing the lingering and unresolvable internal crisis rocking the party as the major reason for his decision. According to a statement made available to journalists by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Akinwale Bodija, the federal lawmaker described his resignation as a painful but necessary step after years of commitment, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty to the PDP since 1999. Hon. Oyekunle noted that the PDP was not just a political platform…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Consensus Candidate for Oyo State House of Assembly, Akinyele Constituency 2, Hon. Olalere Solomon ERE, has expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, party leaders, critical stakeholders, and members of the PDP for entrusting him with the opportunity to fly the party’s flag and serve the people of the constituency. Hon. Olalere Solomon ERE described the emergence as a great honour and a call to higher responsibility, pledging to remain committed to the ideals of good governance, unity, and people-oriented representation. In a statement made available to the public, Hon.Olalere…
The Okanlomo Oodua and Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, on Thursday hosted prominent women stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State at the prestigious Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Ibadan. The delegation was led by the Oyo State APC Women Leader, Dr. Felicia Adekemi Opatunde, alongside other notable women leaders across the three senatorial districts of the state. Speaking during the engagement, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi appreciated the women leaders for the visit and commended their unwavering commitment towards strengthening the APC structure in Oyo State and beyond. Chief Sanusi charged the women stakeholders…
In a major political development that has generated excitement across Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Olalere Solomon ERE has officially emerged as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Oyo State House of Assembly (OYHA), Akinyele Constituency 2. His emergence followed wide consultations, strategic engagements, and overwhelming acceptance among party leaders, stakeholders, youths, and loyal party members who described him as a tested grassroots politician with the capacity to effectively represent the constituency. Hon. Olalere Solomon ERE’s emergence is being celebrated by many party faithful as a victory for unity, loyalty, and purposeful leadership. Known for his…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ibadan North local government, Hon Abiodun Agboluaje has formally resigned his membership from the ruling party, citing internal party crises and the need for a clearer political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was contained in statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Thursday. “After careful consideration and wide consultation with my supporters, political associates, and loyalists, I, Abiodun Agboluaje, hereby announce my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “This decision became necessary due to the lingering irreconcilable differences, persistent litigations, and the deep factionalization currently affecting the…
Makinde’s Special Adviser On Security, Owoseni, Resigns Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue States, Fatai Ajani Owoseni (rtd) has resigned his position as the Special Adviser Security to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Security Trust Fund. The retired Police Commissioner, in a letter dated May 7, 2026, which was addressed to the governor, through the office of the Chief of Staff, said he was leaving the positions with immediate effectHe thanked the governor for the opportunity given to him to serve the people of the state. The letter with the title:…
Engr. Toheeb Adegoke ADLAT, a prominent political figure and House of Representatives candidate for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in Oyo State, has formally resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal party crises and the need for a clearer political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.In a press statement personally signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan, ADLAT disclosed that his resignation followed deep personal reflection and wide consultations with associates, supporters, and political stakeholders.According to him, his resignation letter has been duly submitted to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ward 11 in Akinyele Local Government…