As part of his official declaration ahead of the 2027 general elections, Engr. Ogunleye Idowu Emmanuel, a political stakeholder and philanthropist from Obbo Aiyegunle, has intensified grassroots engagement by meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership structure in Ekiti Local Government.
The meeting brought together PDP ward chairmen, women leaders, youth leaders, and members of the Local Government Central Working Committee (CWC).
Engr. Ogunleye’s team, led by Hon. Johnson Olaoye, former PDP Chairman of Obbo Aiyegunle Ward I, commended the party structure under the leadership of Chief Agbelusi Felix Olushola (JP) for their dedication and steadfast commitment to strengthening the PDP as a major opposition party. He highlighted Engr. Ogunleye’s bold political steps and described him as a well-established grassroots politician.
During the engagement, Engr. Ogunleye, a PDP aspirant for the Kwara State House of Assembly, formally declared his intention to represent Ekiti Constituency in the forthcoming elections. He also presented his letter of intent to the party leadership.
In their remarks, party stakeholders expressed strong support for his aspiration. Hon. Julius Oni, Chairman of Ward Chairmen in Ekiti LG, congratulated Engr. Ogunleye and praised his philanthropic contributions to the people. Similarly, Mrs. Bamidele Sarah, PDP Women Leader of Osi Ward II, offered prayers and commended his courage in taking the step ahead of the party primaries.
Speaking on behalf of the youth, Mr. Emmanuel Ayodele emphasized the importance of youth inclusion in governance, urging the aspirant to prioritize young people in his agenda. He assured Engr. Ogunleye of the youths’ support.
In his closing remarks, the PDP Chairman of Ekiti LG, Chief Agbelusi Felix Olushola (JP), acknowledged the declaration and noted that while there are multiple aspirants for the State House of Assembly, the party would ultimately align with the candidate chosen through due process.
He also appreciated the collective support of aspirants toward the renovation of the PDP Secretariat in Ekiti LG, specifically recognizing contributions and pledges from Hon. Olu Dada Emmanuel and Engr. Emmanuel Idowu Ogunleye, among others.