Author: Oyoperiscope

A cloud of uncertainty hung over Ibadan on Thursday as disturbing reports have emerged from a closed-door meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the Oyo State House of Assembly, where tempers reportedly flared over an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker. What began as a routine political gathering is said to have spiraled into a charged and confrontational session, exposing simmering divisions within the ruling party. Insiders described the atmosphere as tense and uneasy, with lawmakers sharply divided over the direction of events and the future of the Assembly’s leadership. The information, disclosed discreetly by a…

Leaders and stakeholders across all the ten wards of Oluyole Local Government have unanimously ratified and endorsed Mr. Akinsomi Ibrahim AjAO, as the consensus candidate for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which also recorded the physical presence of all the aspirants in attendance, held on Sunday, April 12, at Anfani area of Ring road, Ibadan. As part of move to ensure credibility and transparency, the endorsement process was witnessed by independent heads of security agencies in Oluyole Local Government. The endorsement followed a crucial stakeholders’ meeting convened in line…

In a political season where promises often arrive well polished but paper-thin by political aspirants who understood the game, the sudden unveiling of a detailed and carefully researched, well structured roadmap feels almost unsettling, more like a disruption of the usual campaign routine. Could it be that someone actually came prepared or done his homework well enough? As whispers pull through Oyo’s political circles, the emergence of the Speaker of Oyo state House of Assembly and former Chairman, Nigeria Conference of Speakers of the 36 State Legislatures in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin’s IGBEGA OYO 3.0 has stirred a…

All seven aspirants on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole local government have stepped down on their aspirations for a consensus candidate agreed upon by leaders of the party. This was as the aspirants 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 resolution of party leaders. The first meeting, held on Tuesday under the leadership of former commissioner, Dr Gbola Olatunji,…

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…

An Abuja-based media expert and aspirant for the House of Representatives seat in Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Ajayi Taiwo, has urged his constituents to reflect on the essence of Easter beyond the celebration and merriment. He expressed Easter felicitations to Christians in his federal constituency and the state at large, urging them to ponder deeply on the spiritual and moral significance of the season as a pathway to personal and collective renewal as a people. In a statement issued on Monday, Ajayi described Easter as a profound reminder of sacrifice, hope, and victory over adversity, noting that these values remain…

How The ADC Wave Is Rewriting Tinubu’s Home Base By Abimbola Oyarinu, PhD. In Nigerian politics, when the South-West sneezes, Aso Rock catches a cold. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a man who built his entire political identity on the granite foundations of Yoruba solidarity and South-West dominance, the tremors now rippling through his home base must feel less like a sneeze and more like a full-blown political earthquake. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) — once dismissed as a marginal platform — has in recent months transformed into the most consequential vehicle in Nigerian opposition politics. Armed with the…

Honourable Dada Awoleye’s Senatorial bid gains momentum over the weekend following series of high-level consultations across Oyo South Senatorial District with party leaders and political stakeholders across the District. Awoleye engaged critical blocs within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), drawing reactions that, taken together, suggest a growing alignment around his potential senatorial ticket. At a meeting with the State Executive Committee members in the Oyo South Senatorial district, party leaders openly acknowledged what they described as Awoleye’s “demonstrated courage” in stepping forward to seek representation at the Red Chamber of the National Assembly. He was particularly praised for his…

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagelu Local Government of Oyo State have joined their voices in the call for increased female representation in elective positions, as Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabor, popularly known as RAD, formally declared her intention to contest for a seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. RAD, a PDP member, made the official declaration today at Alegongo Community Grammar School, Akobo, Ibadan. The declaration, which drew party leaders, women groups, artisans, and traders, immediately evolved into a passionate appeal for women inclusion, consideration, and loyalty with…

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Hon. Samuel Adejumobi, popularly known as “Agbarapo,” has commended the party’s screening panel for what he described as a fair, transparent and unbiased assessment of all aspirants. Adejumobi gave the commendation shortly after undergoing the screening exercise held at the PDP state secretariat in Ibadan, where he expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the panel and the professionalism displayed throughout the process. He noted that the screening exercise reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy, adding that the panel members demonstrated neutrality in their…