As the race towards the 2027 general elections is gaining momentum, the Ibadan – born Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solutions FM, Ibadan, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke (FCA) met with some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the residence of the Co-Chairman of the PDP Elders’ Council, Chief Wole Oyelese at Ikolaba Area of Ibadan.
In a statement made available to journalists by Adegoke’s media team on Wednesday, the meeting which took place on Tuesday also had in attendance the Chairman of the Elders’ Council, who is a member of the PDP Board of Trustees and former Chief of Staff to late Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, Dr Saka Balogun from Ogbomoso, Chief Hamid Gbadamosi from Oke-Ogun, Chief Jacob Adetoro from Oke-Ogun, Prince Sunday Ogunlade from Oyo and Chief Nureni Akanbi.
While the outcome of the meeting remains unknown as all the parties maintained sealed lips, political observers believe it is not unconnected with the ambition of Olooye Adegoke in becoming the Governor of Oyo State in 2027.
What will make the political terrain in the PDP in Oyo State an interesting one is the fact that the incumbent governor of the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde is in the second year of his second and constitutionally allowed last term.
Olooye Adegoke was at his PDP Ward meeting last weekend and when questioned about his political plan ahead of 2027, he said his ambition is to serve the people of Oyo State as Governor.
Many political watchers in the Pacesetter State are of the views that if Olooye Adegoke declares interest in the state Governorship, he will have a lot of goodwill to fall upon.
A Philanthropist of high note, gentle and calm business magnate, Olooye Adegoke has since pitched his tent with and very active in the ruling PDP in Oyo State. He has consistently maintained that Allah give position and his intention is to serve the good people of Oyo State
Aside Ibadan his home town, Olooye Adegoke has spread his philanthropic activities to Ibarapa, Oke Ogun and other parts of the state with many widows and the downtrodden benefitted from his kind heart during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
He has also assisted the government and the populace in the development of healthcare, education and infrastructural developments across the state.
The consultation which took place on Tuesday is seen by political observers as first in the series of consultations to be embarked upon by Olooye Adegoke ahead of his 2027 political journey.
The consultation is coming on the heels of similar moves and political talks among prominent politicians across the country.
