2027: PDP Will Retain Power in Oyo, Says Ajadi
By: Abudu Olalekan
Now hear this: Femi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo talks straight. The PDP man running for governor doesn’t sugarcoat his views. Power stays in PDP hands by 2027, he insists. That message? Shouted far and wide across Oyo land.
Ajadi showed up Tuesday, stepping into the Park Management System’s base at New Garage in Ibadan. Not a random stop by any means. Carrying words meant to stir, his presence doubled as purpose made visible.
Facing the crowd of union heads and truck operators, his voice cut through the morning air. One thing matters most right now – holding together. Splitting apart plays into the hands of those waiting on the edges. Watch out for whispers meant to stir doubt among you, he said. Unity isn’t optional. Firmness can’t be borrowed. The PDP, he added, will stand at the front when 2027 arrives
Clear words. Straight talk beats confusion every time. That is how it stays.
Ajadi said one goal of the trip was clear: laying out his plan to run for governor, straight to those who move goods across the state. Not hiding it? No. Instead, he stepped forward – spelling each promise meant for their ears only should votes go his way.
Out there discussing updates to how city cabs operate, tied closely to coordination with the Park Management System. More buses coming, wider reach through every zone – that part came up too. Efficiency gains expected by teaming up with park managers, giving regular people in Oyo smoother access to transport. His take? Progress hinges on these joint efforts, nothing rolling solo.
Even so, he made sure to acknowledge what others had done right. Praise went to Governor Seyi Makinde’s team for rolling out new bus terminals statewide. Yet, without pause, he pointed out that construction alone changes little. Should voters choose him, those spaces would stay active, cared for. Left untouched? That won’t happen.
That’s when the mood shifted, gentle now, less sharp around the edges.
Wishes flowed from Ajadi, handwritten and sincere, as Ramadan met Lent on the calendar. That moment when both Muslims and Christians stepped into seasons of reflection didn’t escape his notice. Fasting rose like morning light across different beliefs, yet within one shared land. Meaning tucked itself quietly into that timing – two paths, similar discipline, unfolding together.
That’s how he saw it – a sign of something bigger. Using the occasion, he spoke about what Nigeria lacks these days: space for differences.
“Our country is going through hardship,” he said honestly. “The economic challenges and insecurity confronting us require sincere prayers. We should use this sacred period to seek the face of the Almighty God.”
Things were laid bare. Struggles grip Nigeria. Lives carry the weight. Yet he spoke clearly – this moment calls not only for inward thought, but prayer across faiths. From Christian hearts, Muslim souls alike, a shared plea could rise. Hard times often stir deeper voices. What matters now grows quietly in common hope.
During the joint fasting period, Ajadi saw a sign of unity between Islam and Christianity. Love shows up in both faiths. Respect matters just as much. Tolerance stands strong too. Division takes a back seat. Right now, he said, Nigeria needs these ideas more than ever.
“I wish Muslims and Christians a rewarding Ramadan and Lent,” he said. “Let us reflect on the lessons of love, tolerance and peaceful living that our religions teach.”
A thought that moves beyond faith, beyond ancestry, beyond party labels. Even if standing apart from his views, most still find common ground in what he expresses.
Out there, Ajadi moves through bus depots while drivers wipe grease off their hands. He stands where market traders shout prices over rusted scales. Noticed him last Tuesday near the taxi rank, nodding slow as an old mechanic spoke. Spaces usually ignored now hold his attention, boots on cracked pavement. Talk flows when he stays past photo time, asking about fuel cuts, spare parts delays. His words land without scripts, shaped by what people say between shifts. No speeches. Just answers thrown back like questions bounced from tin walls. A name remembered here becomes weight later, maybe even votes down the road.
Only time will tell if those claims last. Right now, though, the contest for Oyo 2027 is gaining speed – with Ambassador Ajadi stepping into the spotlight as a serious contender.
