Oyo Road Maintenance Agency Chairman Soladoye Ogunlade Resigns to Pursue 2027 House of Representatives Seat

Oyo Road Maintenance boss Soladoye Ogunlade resigns to contest the Oyo Federal Constituency seat in 2027. Read his full message to Governor Seyi Makinde.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 8:16 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Punch

OYSROMA Leadership Transitions Amid 2027 Electoral Ambitions

The Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, Soladoye Ogunlade, formally tendered his resignation on Tuesday, signaling his intent to transition from state-level infrastructure management to national legislation. Addressing Governor Seyi Makinde through the Secretary to the State Government, Ogunlade described his tenure as a period of significant growth and an "honor" of public service. His departure marks one of the first major administrative exits in Oyo State specifically tied to the upcoming 2027 legislative contests.

Constituency Demands Drive Legislative Aspiration

Ogunlade noted that his decision to vacate the OYSROMA chairmanship was fueled by an increasing demand from his local community. He stated that the call to represent the Oyo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives had become "too compelling to ignore." The outgoing chairman emphasized that his move toward nation-building remains in alignment with the progressive ideals of the current state administration. By resigning more than a year ahead of the primary season, Ogunlade appears to be positioning himself for an early and sustained grassroots campaign.

Unwavering Loyalty to Governor Makinde’s Political Framework

Despite his personal political ambitions, Ogunlade utilized his resignation to reaffirm his absolute loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hierarchy. He pledged his full support not only to the governor's broader agenda but also to any consensus candidate the party might select for the federal constituency or the state's governorship in the next cycle. This move is seen by political analysts as a strategic effort to maintain favor within the party's internal structure while seeking a promotion to the federal level.