SDP leaders in Oyo State have met APC governorship aspirant Saheed Oladele amid ongoing talks that suggest a possible defection ahead of the 2027 elections
Prominent chieftains and leaders of the Social Democratic Party in Oyo State have visited a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Saheed Oladele.
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The meeting took place in Ibadan on Tuesday ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It was attended by 26 local government chairmen of the party and state executive members.
Alhaji Ibrahim Durojaiye, a leader from 10 local government areas in the Oke Ogun geopolitical zone, was also present.
The Oyo State SDP chairman, Hon. Michael Okunlola, said Oladele has the capacity to govern the state.
He described him as a strong contender ahead of the next election cycle.
Although details remain unclear, sources suggest discussions centred on a possible political realignment.
There are indications that both SDP leaders and Oladele are exploring a defection arrangement.
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The move, if confirmed, could reshape early political calculations ahead of the 2027 elections in Oyo State.
