

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Atiba Local Government has successfully conducted its congress, which produced Mr. Isiaka Ayinde as the new Local Government Party Chairman.
The congress, held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at L.A. Primary School, Sabo, Oyo, attracted party delegates, leaders, and grassroots members from across all wards. The exercise was conducted peacefully in line with PDP’s internal democratic principles and was duly monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), civil society organizations, and other observers.

In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of Atiba Local Government, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji (WABKEM), commended Governor Seyi Makinde for providing an enabling political environment that has strengthened internal democracy in the state. He also lauded Senator Monsurat Sunmonu for her motherly role in uniting the party, while appreciating leaders, including Hon. Barr. Seun Ashamu, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, and Hon. Barr. Idowu Oyeleke, for their sacrifices toward the success of the congress.

Similarly, the Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola, described the outcome of the congress as a true reflection of the PDP’s unity and democratic values. He congratulated the newly elected executives and urged them to work collectively toward strengthening the party in Atiba and Oyo State at large, while calling on members to sustain support for Governor Makinde’s developmental agenda beyond 2027.
Other notable figures, including Sooro Political Head, Badmus Olaide, Alhaji Quadri Olatunji, and Kabiru Ashamu, also applauded the peaceful and transparent process, describing it as a foundation for greater political victories ahead.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Isiaka Ayinde expressed gratitude to party members for the confidence reposed in him. He pledged to foster inclusiveness, transparency, and strategic grassroots mobilization, assuring members that his leadership will work toward building a more united and progressive PDP in Atiba.
The newly elected party executives as announced by the returning officer, Hon. Okedokun Kayode, are as follows:
Chairman – Isiaka Ayinde
Vice Chairman – Oyeleke Gabriel
General Secretary – Olawumi Sakirudeen Olayemi
Assistant Secretary – Tijani Saheed
Organizing Secretary – Oyedotun Nathaniel
Treasurer – Raheem Kehinde
Financial Secretary – Esuola Folake
P.R.O I – Bolatito Ismail
Legal Adviser – Yusuf Ramoni Tabua
Youth Leader – Olatunde Stephen Oluwadare
Women Leader – Rasheed Sarat Omowumi
P.R.O II – Afonja Abass
Auditor – Ayoola Mayowa
Ex-Officio I – Adeyinka Mufutau
Ex-Officio II – Ige Olusegun
Ex-Officio III – Wahab Fatai
Ex-Officio IV – Agboola Tayo
Ex-Officio V – Adeleke Sadiq
With the congress concluded, stakeholders expressed optimism that the emergence of Isiaka Ayinde and his team marks the beginning of a new chapter for the PDP in Atiba—anchored on unity, inclusiveness, and grassroots development.
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