“Te s’oju e” 2027: Samson Opeyemi Fatola Ignites Ibadan Southwest/Northwest Federal Constituency Race, Aligns with National PDP Leadership

​The race for the Ibadan Southwest/Northwest Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives took a definitive turn today as Samson Opeyemi Fatola, popularly known by his political moniker “Te s’oju e,” officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 election.

​In a move that has sent ripples through the political landscape of Oyo State, Fatola anchored his declaration on a platform of “Party Supremacy,” explicitly aligning his ambition with the nationally recognized leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, His Excellency Nyesom Wike.

​Fatola’s declaration was not merely an announcement of intent but a strategic positioning within the party’s internal architecture. Speaking to a spirited crowd of supporters, he emphasized that his decision to align with the national leadership—bolstered by recent court affirmations—was a move to protect the party from the whims of “individual supremacy.”

​”The hopes of people like myself are rekindled by the rulings of the courts which affirmed the present leadership as the rightful structure to align with,” Fatola stated. “My decision is based on the supremacy of the party, not that of any individual over the institution.”

​He pointed to the National Convention held in Abuja on March 29–30 as the “definitive pivot point” that cleared any ambiguity regarding the party’s direction.

​Refuting any labels of being a newcomer, the “Te s’oju e” protagonist reminded constituents of his battle-hardened history in the political trenches. Having participated in the 2015 House of Representatives primaries and contested for the Oyo State House of Assembly in 2023, Fatola described his current bid as a continuation of a lifelong commitment to service.

​”I am not a political neophyte,” he declared firmly. “I have walked this terrain before. I am here to continue from where I left off in 2023, with a resolve strengthened by the belief that our party can conduct free and fair primaries devoid of favoritism.”

​Fatola’s campaign, built on the mantra “Power Belongs to the People,” promises a shift toward “proper, appropriate, and responsible” representation. He framed his candidacy as a debt of gratitude to a community he has benefited from for years, promising to prioritize humanity and grassroots development.

​As the Ibadan Southwest/Northwest race heats up, Fatola’s early alignment with the national PDP structure sets a high bar for political maneuvering in the zone. By blending veteran experience with a bold stance on party loyalty, “Te s’oju e” has positioned himself as a central figure in the unfolding 2027 narrative.