All seven aspirants on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole local government have stepped down on their aspirations.
This was as they unanimously adopted the current lawmaker representing Oluyole state constituency at the 10th Oyo Assembly, Hon. Waheed Akintayo ‘Ilumoka’, as the party’s consensus candidate in Oluyole.
The adoption of Akintayo as the consensus candidate ahead of the forthcoming 2027 general election followed the intervention of the executive chairman of the LG, Engr. Akeem Olatunji.
The first meeting, held on Tuesday at Olatunji’s private residence, brought together all the seven aspirants and key party leaders. Although deliberations were initially inconclusive, the turning point came when Engr. Akeem addressed the contestants.
The resolution was further ratified at a second stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday at the Oluyole Local Government Council Secretariat at Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan.
He urged the aspirants to align with the party’s consensus arrangement in the interest of unity, stability, and electoral victory. His appeal was received with overwhelming support as the aspirants collectively agreed to step down.
The session ended peacefully, with party leaders and stakeholders affirming their commitment to a united front in support of Ilumoka’s second-term ambition.
The development, which has been widely described as a triumph of party unity and internal democracy has since been finalized and concluded after series of high-level stakeholder engagements aimed at promoting consensus ahead of the forthcoming electoral cycle.
Speaking at the meeting, stakeholders praised Olatunji’s timely intervention, noting that his leadership helped prevent a potentially divisive contest.
They described the resolution as a demonstration of political maturity and loyalty to the PDP’s collective vision in Oyo State.
In their separate remarks, party leaders emphasized that consensus-building remains a vital tool for strengthening internal cohesion and ensuring electoral success.
They urged members to remain committed to the ideals of unity, discipline, and loyalty as the party prepares for future political engagements.
Among those present at the decisive meeting were Mogbonjubola Abdulmojeed, Balogun Ayuba, Popoola Olaide, Nasiru Hamzat, Babalola Afobaje, Kehinde Abore, and Olumide Akinlade.
Party leaders and representatives from all ten wards in the local government area were also in attendance.
The aspirants who voluntarily stepped down in support of the consensus candidate include Toheeb Yusuf, Alimi Abiola, Akeula Kolawole, Safiu Adekunle, Olukunle Ogunranti, Temitope Aishat, and Rahamɔn Ajibola.
