Oyo Labour Party says it is united and ready for 2027 elections
Fatai Ojetunde, the Oyo State General Secretary of the Labour Party, has dismissed claims of a factional crisis within the party in Oyo State. He expressed confidence that the party will win in the 2027 general elections and assured that national-level disputes would soon be settled. Ojetunde emphasized that the party remains open to new members who share its ideology. He also stated that the party is focused on constructive opposition rather than confrontation with the state government.
Key takeaways
- Fatai Ojetunde stated there are no factional crises in the Oyo State Labour Party.
- He confirmed that Rasheed Atayese is the state chairman and that the state congress was held on Dec. 6, 2025.
- The party held its ward congress on Dec. 2 and its local government congress on Dec. 4 ahead of the local government election.
- Ojetunde said the party welcomes defectors if they align with its ideology and noted no significant defections from the party.
- He stressed the party’s commitment to constructive opposition, advising the government rather than confronting it.
