By 9japarrot
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally inaugurated the Kwara South PDP Youth Stakeholders executive council ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling an early mobilization effort across the senatorial district.
Organized by the office of the PDP State Youth Leader, Olori-Odo Adio Odunjo Obbo-Ile, the inaugural meeting took place at the PDP Secretariat in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area, drawing party stalwarts, youth delegates, and grassroots organizers from across the region.
Delivering his keynote goodwill address themed “What Youth Truly Represent,” Hon. Adio Odunjo Obbo-Ile emphasized that young people must shift from being political instruments to becoming strategic drivers of community development and electoral success.
“Youth are not merely defined by age. Youth represent energy, innovation, courage, resilience, productivity, vision, and hope. As we look towards the 2027 general elections, we must understand that electoral victory will not be achieved through slogans alone, but through unity, discipline, grassroots mobilization, and strategic planning.” He added.
Corroborating his message, the Kwara South Senatorial Youth Leader, Comrade Mohammed Ahmed Oloruntobi, pledged the total commitment of the youth wing to secure victories across all polling units in the senatorial district, calling on the party leadership to ensure continuous political inclusion.
The inauguration session was led by the Kwara State PDP Treasurer, Hon. Samson Bada, who officially announced the newly elected executive committee tasked with steering the youth wing’s campaign machinery.
Administering the charge to the new executive, the 2023 Kwara PDP Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate, Reverend Cornelius Fawenu urged the newly inaugurated leaders to hold their positions firmly, remain steadfast, and work in total alignment under the national leadership of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON.
The high-profile gathering also featured key party leaders and aspirants, including Kwara South PDP Senatorial Aspirant Chief Joseph Gbenga Obanla, who held consultative sessions with youth leaders on building a formidable grassroots structure for the PDP across Kwara State.
The newly Inaugurated Youth Leaders and their portfolio are as follows;
Chairman: Hon. Nasir Ariyibi (Irepodun LGA), Deputy Chairman: Hon. Kabir Olaniyi Kabir (Offa LGA), Secretary: Engr. Ojo Opeyemi Samson (Ekiti LGA), Director of Planning & Strategy: Comrade Muhammad Ahmed, Director of Media & Publicity: Comrade Abiodun Segun (Oke-Ero LGA Youth Rep), Director of Action & Mobilization: Hon. Kolade Olaoluwa (Ifelodun LGA), Director of Women Affairs: Mrs. Omotosho Abiola Hellen, Treasurer: Mrs. Nurat Olajumoke (Oyun LGA), Assistant Secretary: Mallam Adeniyi Olayinka Ishola and Financial Secretary: Comrade Segun Oyedun.