COMMUNIQUE RELEASED AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY MEETING OF PDP LEADERS AND ELDERS OF IBARAPA CENTRAL AND IBARAPA NORTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.
The attention of leaders, elders, and stakeholders of the Ibarapa zone has been drawn to the ongoing impeachment-related discussions and speculations involving our son and kinsman, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin.
After wide consultations, across the length and breadth of Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, and at the conclusion of a high-level emergency meeting convened today, the fourteenth of April, 2026, we wish to unequivocally state as follows:
- Dissociation from Impeachment Moves: We, the collective voice of Ibarapa Central and North Federal Constituency leaders and elders, firmly dissociate ourselves from any ongoing or rumored impeachment efforts concerning Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin. Such actions do not have our endorsement, support, or backing in any form and does not reflect our character as a people.
- Call for Stability and Unity:
Ibarapa has always been known for its commitment to peace, stability, and progressive governance. We urge all political actors and stakeholders to prioritize unity and the overall development of Oyo State above personal or sectional interests. - Confidence in Leadership:
Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has remained a worthy ambassador of Ibarapa land and we implore him to reach out to all relevant stakeholders to resolve this matter accordingly and let the truth prevail to Nigerians. - Unwavering Loyalty to the Governor: We reaffirm our total and unalloyed loyalty to His Excellency, Engr. Oluwaseyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State. We recognise his visionary leadership, commitment to good governance, and dedication to the welfare of all citizens of the state.
- Commitment to Continued Support: The Ibarapa zone remains resolute in its support for the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde. We stand firmly with his government in its efforts to sustain peace, promote development, and deliver the dividends of democracy to all.
In conclusion, we call on all sons and daughters of Ibarapa, as well as political stakeholders across Oyo State, to remain calm, law-abiding, and committed to the ideals of unity, justice, and progress.
In attendance at the meeting: Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency. Hon. Peter Gbadegesin Ojedokun, member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North State Assembly.
Chief Ademola Ojo, Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters of Oyo State. Hon Lateef Adebare, Executive Chairman of Ibarapa North LGA, Hon. Olusola Adeleke, Executive Chairman, Ibarapa Central LGA. Hon Monsuru Oduola, Special Adviser to the Governor on constituency Matters. Vice Chairman, Ibarapa North LGA; Hon Bisi Akande, Hon Funmilayo Orisadeyi, former Commissioner for Local Government, Hon. Majekodunmi Aborode, former Commissioner for Environment, Hon Tunde Adegbenjo, former State Assembly member. Others are Chief Ademola Eyinade; member, Advisory Council, Chief Kolawole Olanrele, Hon Azeez Rufai, former Ibarapa Central Local Government Chairman, Hon Saubana Oladokun, PDP State Executive member, Hon Olusola Fakorede, Hon. Akinlolu Olugbade, PDP Party Chairman Ibarapa Central, Hon Femi Abegunrin,Hon Gbile Olaniyan, Alhaji Sarafadeen Babarinde, Hon Okesooto Biliaminu, Hon Adeyemi Hammed, Deacon Mosa Ojekunle, Alhaji Ganiyu Ogundeji, Alhaji Azeez Saminu, Hon Aderogba Wale,Hon Ogunlana Mathew, Hon Rasaki Adebisi and Hon. Adeniran Adepoju.
Signed: Hon Anthony Adebayo Adepoju
Member, House of Representatives
Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency.
