2027: Oyo Community Leaders Vow to Vote Candidates Based on Track Records

By Trending9ja Staff • November 8, 2026 • 1 min read

Community leaders and stakeholders in Iseyin, situated in the Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, have pledged to back only political candidates with proven records of achievement during the 2027 general elections. According to Punch, the decision was reached during a meeting held on Saturday at the palace of the traditional ruler, the Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oba Sefiu Adeyeri.

The resolution was detailed in a statement signed by Olusegun Adeleke and Segun Fasasi, who serve as the president and secretary of the Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin. The stakeholders explained that effective leadership and genuine representation deliver more progress to a community than merely backing a governing political party. Consequently, they urged local residents to look past party lines and elect credible individuals who can sustain the town's current developmental achievements.

Speaking through Oyeyemi Oyebola, the head of the royal family, the traditional ruler admonished voters in the town to reject violence and political thuggery before, during, and after the polls. He emphasized that meaningful growth cannot occur in an atmosphere of conflict. The stakeholders also revealed plans to convene another strategy session prior to the elections in early 2027.

The gathering attracted several political contenders and community groups. Punch reported that representatives in attendance included candidates from the All Progressives Congress and the Allied Peoples’ Movement, alongside members of transport unions, youth bodies, trade associations, and religious organisations.

Sources: Punch