The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed confidence that the people of Ibarapaland will massively support Governor Seyi Abiodun Makinde at the polls in 2027 in appreciation of the administration’s development strides across the zone.
Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin spoke at the grand finale of activities marking the first anniversary of the coronation of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, His Royal Majesty Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, Ajobo Olurin I, held in Eruwa, where the Governor and his wife, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, were installed as the Aare Asoludero and Yeye Aare Asoludero of Ibarapaland respectively.
The Speaker congratulated the Governor and his wife on the traditional honours, describing the conferment of the titles as a well-deserved recognition of their contributions to the development of Oyo State and the progress of Ibarapaland.
He particularly commended Governor Makinde for the inner road projects in Ibarapa East Local Government, especially in Eruwa, noting that the projects were making visible impacts on communities in the area.
“Your Excellency, permit me to particularly appreciate you for the inner road projects in Ibarapa East, especially here in Eruwa. These projects are making a visible difference in our communities and demonstrating that the development of our rural and semi-urban communities remains a priority of your administration,” Oyo Speaker said.
He also appreciated the Governor for his assurances that similar inner road projects would be extended to Lanlate, saying the commitment had renewed the confidence of residents that no community would be left behind in the administration’s development agenda.
The Speaker further highlighted the ongoing Ido–Eruwa road project, describing it as a major infrastructure intervention connecting Ibarapaland to the wider Oyo State economy.
According to him, the various infrastructure projects being executed by the Makinde administration across the state demonstrate its commitment to improving connectivity and extending development to communities outside the major urban centres.
Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin said the people of Ibarapaland had not only seen the projects but were also experiencing their impact, adding that the development strides would influence their political decision in 2027.
“Your Excellency, the people of Ibarapaland see these projects, they feel their impact, and they appreciate the fact that development is reaching their communities. As we look ahead to 2027, I have no doubt that Ibarapaland will reciprocate this commitment. The people of Ibarapaland, having witnessed the development taking place under your leadership, will massively demonstrate their appreciation and support at the polls,” he said.
The Speaker also commended Oba Adegbola and the entire Ibarapa Traditional Council for the conferment of the titles on the Governor and his wife, as well as their continued commitment to peace, unity and development in the region.
He congratulated the Eleruwa and the people of Eruwa on the renovation and expansion of the Eleruwa Palace, describing the project as a fitting highlight of the anniversary celebration and a testament to the importance attached to the preservation of cultural heritage and traditional institutions.
