The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has rallied the support of Ibarapa electorate for governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition.
The lawmaker equally called for collective support for the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Bimbo Adekanbi as well as all candidates contesting various elective offices under the party.
He expressed confidence that the people of Ibarapaland will demonstrate their appreciation for Governor Makinde’s administration through their political choices in the 2027 elections.
Ogundoyin made the declaration on Saturday while representing Governor Makinde at the grand finale of the 2026 World Twins Festival held in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Some of the APM candidates including Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide popularly known as Odidiomo (Oyo South Senatorial), and Adebayo Anthony Adepoju popularly called Ibarapakan (Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North Federal), also joined the Speaker at the colourful cultural festival.
The event is annual festival that celebrates Igboora’s unique identity and its remarkable reputation for twin births.
Addressing participants, traditional rulers, community leaders, indigenes and visitors at the event, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin said the people of Ibarapaland had reasons to appreciate an administration that recognised their communities and incorporated the region into the development agenda of Oyo State.
He expressed confidence that residents of the region would have the opportunity to demonstrate their appreciation for the governor’s leadership through their political choices ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The Speaker said the future of Oyo State must remain guided by development, continuity of progress and the collective interests of its people.
He commended Governor Makinde for what he described as purposeful leadership and developmental strides across the state, particularly in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other critical sectors.
According to him, the administration’s interventions across these sectors demonstrate its commitment to the growth and development of Oyo State.
He urged the people of Ibarapaland to continue engaging constructively with the government and supporting initiatives that promote progress, inclusion and prosperity.
Speaking on the cultural significance of the occasion, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin described the World Twins Festival as an important celebration of the cultural identity and heritage of Igboora, a community that he said has earned international recognition for its high incidence of twin births.
He stated further that the festival provided an opportunity for the people of the area to showcase Ibarapaland to the world while promoting cultural preservation, tourism and economic growth.