Apex leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State have declared that the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, remains the party’s unanimously endorsed candidate for the Ido/Ibarapa Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party leaders in a statement released on Wednesday, warned that any individual parading himself as a candidate outside the consensus arrangement is “wasting his time and resources,” urging aspirants to seek refunds from those who might have promised them the party’s ticket.
The leaders emphasized that the PDP in Ido local government has a longstanding tradition of rewarding loyal and qualified party members with elective opportunities, noting that the party would not deviate from this principle by handing its ticket to “an outsider hurriedly introduced into the party for personal ambition.”
They further explained that the 2027 election presents a significant opportunity for Ido Local Government to produce the House of Representatives candidate for the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, following what they described as a concession by Ibarapa East stakeholders.
They noted that the decision to endorse Adeojo was based on his credibility, experience, and longstanding commitment to the party, describing him as a tested and dependable party figure.
“No aspirant is more qualified than Hon. Sheriff Adeojo,” the statement read.
The leaders also criticized individuals allegedly attempting to undermine the consensus process, accusing them of being motivated by financial inducements from a particular aspirant.
They however maintained that the party ticket is “not for sale” and warned against using the party as a platform for fraudulent activities.
“It is time politicians stopped introducing unknown elements into the party simply to exploit them financially, thereby threatening the unity and stability of the PDP,” the statement added.
Reaffirming their position, the leaders reiterated that the authentic party structure in Ido has concluded all necessary consultations and firmly stands behind Adeojo’s candidacy.
They urged other aspirants to desist from further spending and instead recover funds from those, who might have misled them.
Party stakeholders from various wards, who attended the meeting and affirmed their support include Alhaji Issa Alabanla (Ward 8), Hon. Rasak Mabaje (Ward 9), Alhaji Adelabu Alaba (Ward 4), Comrade Babalola Rasak (Ward 10), Alhaji Diekola Mukaila (Ward 9), Alhaji Ibrahim Tiamiyu (Ward 2), and Alhaji Atilola Tajudeen (Ward 10).
Others are; Alhaji Lawal Asimiyu (Ward 5), Tirimisiyu Lamidi (Ward 8), Lateef Fashola (Ward 7), Jimoh Obey (Ward 1), Alhaji Gbadamosi Kamorudeen (Ward 5), and Akinwande Olukunle (Ward 3).
