The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State, backed by the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, has released the names of its candidates for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the party’s state organising secretary, Mr Stephen Olaniyi, in Ibadan on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the candidates emerged through primaries held across the state on Sunday.
The statement noted that the 14 candidates will represent the party in their respective federal constituencies in the forthcoming elections.
The list includes Mr Samson Fatola (Ibadan South-West/North-West); Mr Idris Olanrewaju (Oyo East/Oyo West/Atiba/Afijio); and Mr Olusegun Akinloye (Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere).
Others are Mrs Elizabeth Alao (Ido/Ibarapa East); Mr Rasaki Haruna (Ibarapa Central/North); and Mr Rotimi Ajumobi (Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola).
Also on the list are Mr Adedotun Adebayo (Oluyole); Mr Olusoji Olusegun (Ibadan North); and Mr Solomon Odeyemi (Egbeda/Ona-Ara).
Other candidates include Mrs Victoria Akinyemi (Akinyele/Lagelu); Mr Abdul-Lateef Adeniran (Irepo/Olorunsogo/Orelope); and Mrs Ramota Azeez (Atisbo/Saki East/Saki West).
Others are Mr Olayemi Akinyemi (Ibadan South-East/North-East) and Mrs Ajoke Okanlawon (Ogbomoso North/South/Oriire).
The party expressed confidence in the candidates’ capacity to secure victory in the elections and urged members to unite and support their preparations.
(NAN)
