2027: Fatola Hails Gbolarumi as INEC Upload Boosts PDP’s Governorship Bid in Oyo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ibadan South-West/North-West Federal Constituency, Hon. Opeyemi Fatola, has congratulated the party’s governorship candidate in Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, following the successful upload of his nomination profile on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP).

Fatola described the development as “a new dawn” for the PDP in Oyo State, saying it marks a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the 2027 governorship election.

In a statement issued after the confirmation, the PDP chieftain said the successful upload had further boosted the morale of party members and supporters across the state, expressing confidence that the party was on course for victory.

“This is a new dawn for our great party. I heartily congratulate our governorship candidate, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, on this important milestone. The successful upload of his nomination profile is a positive development for the PDP, and we remain united and committed to working for victory in the 2027 general elections,” Fatola said.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier acknowledged the successful submission of Gbolarumi’s nomination profile through its Candidate Nomination Portal, issuing a temporary acknowledgement confirming receipt of the candidate’s particulars pending the completion of the nomination process in line with the Commission’s guidelines.

Reacting to the development, Fatola urged members and supporters of the PDP to remain focused and intensify grassroots mobilisation across Oyo State.

According to him, the successful completion of the nomination process reflects the party’s readiness for the electoral contest and reinforces confidence in the PDP’s resolve to reclaim power in the state.

He also called on party faithful to remain united behind Gbolarumi’s candidacy, expressing optimism that the PDP would emerge stronger ahead of the 2027 governorship election.