Wike-backed PDP group chooses new Oyo chairman
Nyesom Wike's loyal faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has elected Abdulrahman Akinoso as its Oyo State chairman. The election took place at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, with all executive members chosen by affirmation. Akinoso has called for unity within the party and prioritised preparations for the 2027 general elections. He also highlighted the upcoming e-membership registration as a key step for the party’s growth.
Key takeaways
- Abdulrahman Akinoso, a lecturer at the University of Ibadan, was elected Oyo State chairman by the Nyesom Wike-backed PDP faction.
- The congress was held at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, with a heavy security presence.
- Other officers elected include Abiola Olaonipekun (Secretary), Latifah Latifu (Woman Leader), and A. Adeleke (Youth Leader).
- Akinoso urged members to set aside internal differences and focus on unity and mobilisation.
- The party plans to start an e-membership registration exercise to strengthen its grassroots base.
