Oyo Gubernatorial Aspirant Ajadi Backs PDP Board of Trustees to End Leadership Vacuum Before 2027

Oyo gubernatorial aspirant Ambassador Ajadi supports the PDP Board of Trustees taking leadership to stabilize the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Sun Nigeria

A Strategic Intervention for Party Stability

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a prominent gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has formally voiced his support for the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement released on Friday, Ajadi characterized the BoT's move to take over the party's leadership as a defining constitutional intervention. This transition follows a period of uncertainty triggered by a Supreme Court judgment, and Ajadi views the move as a critical mechanism to prevent a total leadership vacuum within the nation’s primary opposition party.

Prioritizing Reconciliation Over Factional Interests

The governorship hopeful emphasized that the current political climate requires all stakeholders to abandon personal or factional agendas in favor of a unified front. According to Ajadi, the assumption of power by the BoT serves as a timely opportunity to reposition the PDP for peace and internal stability. He urged members across the country to view this moment as a chance to restore confidence in the party's ranks, suggesting that the intervention is the most viable path toward long-term electoral success.

Preparing for a Renewed National Executive Committee

A key component of this transitional phase involves the convening of an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Ajadi expressed strong support for the BoT's efforts to facilitate this gathering, which is intended to establish an interim National Working Committee. The objective of this new body would be to guide the PDP through a comprehensive restructuring process, ensuring that the party remains a formidable contender in the Nigerian political landscape.