The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has elected Abdulrahman Akinoso, a lecturer in the Department of Food Technology, University of Ibadan, as its Oyo State chairman.
Akinoso was elected during the party’s state congress held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, at the weekend.
The congress, held amid heavy security presence, began around 12:30pm, with all executive members emerging through affirmation.
Other elected officers include Abiola Olaonipekun (Secretary), Latifah Latifu (Woman Leader) and A. Adeleke (Youth Leader).
Members of the committee were Awoniyi Tolulope, Babatunde Gbadamosi, Stephanie Oyechere, Yusuf Abidakun and Olumide Aguda, while Phillips Adeniyi served as secretary.
The congress had in attendance representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
In his inaugural remarks, Akinoso said the immediate focus of the party would be preparations for the 2027 general elections.
He urged members to set aside internal differences and strengthen the party through unity and membership mobilisation.
The Chairman also emphasised the importance of the party’s upcoming e-membership registration exercise, which he said would expand the PDP’s grassroots base across the state.
He said party executives must focus on coordinating party activities, promoting harmony among members and ensuring victory at the polls.
