Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State, staged a consultation walkout in support of the governorship aspiration of Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, reaffirming their confidence in his candidacy ahead of the party’s primaries.

The peaceful procession, held across major communities within the council area, attracted party leaders, grassroots mobilisers, youths, market men and women, and supporters who described Ajadi as a loyal party member with strong grassroots appeal.

The consultation walkout, which commenced at Osengere in Ward 8, moved through Gbagi Market, Iwo Road, Monatan, Olodo and Erunmu, drawing enthusiastic reactions from residents and traders, who came out to welcome the PDP gubernatorial aspirant and his supporters.

Ambassador Ajadi expressed appreciation to party members and residents for their show of solidarity, describing the exercise as a demonstration of unity within the PDP in Egbeda.

He added that his governorship ambition is driven by his desire to consolidate on the achievements of Governor Seyi Makinde and further deepen good governance in Oyo State.

At Gbagi International Market, one of the major commercial hubs visited during the walkout, Ajadi addressed traders and artisans, assuring them of inclusive governance if given the mandate.

The walkout was attended by notable PDP leaders, including the Chairman of Egbeda Local Government and Oyo State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Hon. Sikiru Oyedele Sanda; the Political Head/Administrator of Ajorosun LCDA, Hon. Ibrahim Oladebo, popularly known as Simple; the Chief of Staff to the Egbeda Local Government Chairman, Hon. Kabiru Siyanbola; and the PDP Chairman in Egbeda Local Government, Chief Alawe Olawale Ebenezer, among others.

Speaking on the significance of the exercise, Hon. Sanda described Ajadi as a dedicated party man whose aspiration deserves consideration.

Also, Chief Alawe noted that the consultation walkout was meant to reaffirm loyalty to the PDP and to showcase it's electability.

The consultation tour forms part of Ajadi’s ongoing grassroots engagement strategy aimed at strengthening his support base across Oyo State ahead of the PDP governorship race.