The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would win the 2027 presidency.
Categorically, Governor Makinde called on party stalwarts in Oyo State to ensure their labours are not in vain, but result in victory for the PDP from the grassroots to the presidency.
He also declared that the PDP will retain leadership in Oyo State beyond 2027.
Naijaonpoint reports Makinde made the declarations on Monday at the Oyo State PDP State Congress held at the Basketball Area of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
He commended the peaceful conduct of the congress, noting that the party’s respect for internal democracy and the amicable conduct of its congresses as a pointer to its strength.
Addressing party faithful, the Governor urged he new state executive members to put in the hard work necessary to ensure victory for the PDP from local to national levels.
Makinde said: “I want to congratulate all of us in advance because I believe, in this party, we won’t all labour in vain. We will all reap the fruits of our labour in this government.
“Let me assure you once again that those who are yet to get something from this government will be reached soon.
“This exercise is to ensure that the PDP continues to remain in power in Oyo State beyond 2027.
“So, the executives that will emerge from this exercise, your mandate is clear — deliver PDP from the Presidential to the Councillorship position in 2027.”
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