2027: Ex-Rep joins Oyo South senatorial race

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A two-term member of the House of Representatives, Dada Awoleye, has formally declared his intention to run for the Oyo South Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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He made this known in a statement released in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday.

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Awoleye hinted at consolidating on Governor Seyi Makinde’s legacy at the senatorial district level with a people-centred agenda.

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PUNCH Online reports that Awoleye, who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency between 2011 and 2019, is widely regarded as a seasoned grassroots mobiliser with deep political roots across the ward structures in Ibadan North.

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Before his tenure in the National Assembly, he served in the state House of Assembly, building a reputation for accessibility and constituency-focused representation.

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Since leaving the House of Representatives, he has remained active in governance and party politics, including his role within the state’s public service structure.

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Awoleye, who is the current chairman of the state Primary Healthcare Board, reaffirmed his commitment to sustained engagement with political leaders, party stalwarts, stakeholders, and grassroots communities across Oyo South Senatorial District.

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He said, “I have always believed that leadership must remain close to the people. This next step is about expanding that commitment, which has been tested and trusted twice in the House of Representatives, to serve at a higher level and do even more.

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“As someone who has won elections twice to the National Assembly and maintained strong ties with the grassroots, I understand the terrain in Abuja better than most people do, and that’s what we will capitalise on to attract federal presence to Oyo South Senatorial District in real time.”

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He, therefore, described Makinde as the bridge between the old and new political order in the state, which he said is inevitable for political development as politicians continue to evolve through each phase.

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