PDP Mobilises Supporters as Obasanjo, Olaleye, Amoros Visit Abeokuta North Wards





Aina Obasanjo 


The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, has commenced a ward-to-ward engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.


The exercise, led by Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, also featured the PDP House of Representatives candidate for Abeokuta North, Obafemi Owode and Odeda Federal Constituency, Dele Olaleye, and the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Abeokuta North, Moruff Kehinde Oyebande, popularly known as Amoros.


The team visited Ward 13, Olorunda; Ward 14, Imala/Idi Emi; and Ward 15, Ishaga/Ilewo, where they met with party members, supporters and residents.


Speaking during the engagement, the candidates explained that the exercise was aimed at listening to the concerns of residents and discussing issues affecting the communities.





Senator Iyabo Obasanjo acknowledged that direct interaction with constituents would help the party better understand their needs and concerns.


Also speaking, the House of Representatives candidate, Arc. Dele Olaleye, promised to prioritise accessible and responsive representation, with attention to the needs of communities within Abeokuta North, Obafemi Owode and Odeda.


Similarly, the House of Assembly candidate, Moruff Kehinde Oyebande, said his engagement with constituents was focused on understanding community challenges and discussing possible legislative interventions.


The Abeokuta North PDP Chairman, Senator Yusuf Oshunrinde, joined the candidates during the ward visits.


Also present were Oke-Ogun apex leaders, including Alhaji Ahmed Taiwo and Baba Solanke, alongside other party leaders and stakeholders.

The PDP maintained that the ward engagement will continue as part of its efforts to maintain direct contact with communities ahead of the 2027 elections.

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