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Oyo NDC chair rallies members to unseat PDP in 2027

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  • The Oyo State Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aims to unseat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general election.
  • Party Chairman Mrs. Oyeronke Akinlolu urged members to work towards a landslide victory and ensure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are ready.
  • The party presented and ratified candidates for various state-level positions, with leaders expressing confidence in the party's strong start and potential to attract defectors from other parties.

The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared its firm intention to wrest power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 general election. Party Chairman Mrs. Oyeronke Akinlolu rallied party faithful on Friday, urging them to unite and ensure a landslide victory.

to team up to ensure a landslide victory in the forthcoming election.

— Mrs Oyeronke AkinloluChairman of the Oyo State NDC urging party members.

Akinlolu stressed that achieving this goal hinges on the party's machinery demonstrating unwavering commitment to its founding principle: bringing true democracy to bear in the state. The chairman's remarks came during the presentation and ratification of the party's candidates for state-level elective positions, an exercise coordinated by representatives from the Independent National Electoral Council.

She further charged party members to work in unison and not let the party down, emphasizing the critical need for them to secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). "Your franchise is guaranteed by the voter card without which you will not be able to vote," Akinlolu stated.

Your franchise is guaranteed by the voter card without which you will not be able to vote.

— Mrs Oyeronke AkinloluOyo State NDC Chairman emphasizing the importance of PVCs.

The event saw the ratification of aspirants including Akeem Ademola Yusuf for governor, Pastor Abigail Olanike Ojekunle for Oyo North Senatorial District, Dr. Paul Oche Adoyi for Oyo South, and Akeem Salam for Oyo Central Senatorial District. Mununi Ayinde Bakare is contesting for the House of Representatives in Egbeda Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, among other candidates for state assembly seats.

We have an able Chairman in the person of Mrs Oyeronke Akinlolu. Immediately, the appointments of the executive were ratified, and we swung into action even before we were called for the national convention of the party.

— Alhaji Ayoade Rahimi BaaleOyo State NDC leader commenting on the party's progress.

Alhaji Ayoade Rahimi Baale, a party leader, expressed satisfaction with the NDC's strong start, praising Mrs. Akinlolu's leadership. Baale, a former PDP official, noted that significant political figures in Oyo were being attracted to the NDC. The party's governorship candidate, Ademola Yusuf, highlighted the residents' desire for more robust governance and dispassionate leadership as his motivation for running.

I have just been affirmed as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Oyo State for the general elections in 2027. We are very hopeful in God. We are very confident,

— Akeem Ademola YusufThe NDC's governorship candidate for Oyo State.
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