Chief Adewale Atanda, Ismaila Ashipa, Shina Peller, Seye Famojuro, Others Make Oyo PDP Delegates List for National Convention

The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released the official list of delegates and representatives of the physically challenged across the 33 local government areas of the state ahead of the party’s 2025 National Convention.

The list, signed by the Acting Publicity Secretary of the party, Micheal Ogunsina, features prominent political figures, grassroots mobilizers, and community leaders who will represent Oyo State at the national stage.

Among the notable names are Chief Adewale Atanda (Ibarapa East), Hon. Ismaila Ashipa (Ibadan North), Hon. Shina Peller (Iseyin), and Adeseye Famojuro (Egbeda), whose inclusion reflects the party’s strategy of combining political experience with grassroots representation.

Key Highlights from the List

• Ibarapa Zone: Chief Adewale Atanda (Ibarapa East), Hon. Ganiyu Ogundeji (Ibarapa North), and Olanipekun Abideen A. (Ibarapa Central) emerged as delegates, with Oyinloye Alabi S., Adesope Suleiman, and Daniel Fabiyi representing the physically challenged.
• Ogbomoso Zone: Hon. Felix Akande (Ogbomoso South), Alhaji Rasak Gbadegesin (Ogbomoso North), and Folorunso Saka Animaje (Oriire) were named, alongside representatives such as Idowu Kehinde and Ayobami Jeremiah.
• Oyo Zone: Bamidele Ashamu (Atiba), Ademola Rasaq (Oyo West), and Muhideen Sunmonu (Oyo East) made the list, with physically challenged representatives including Sikiru Olaniyan and Ayoade Adegboyega.
• Oke-Ogun Zone: Hon. John Adeniyi Farinto (Iwajowa), Teolawoore Oladeji (Itesiwaju), Okunlade Bamidele (Saki East), Rt. Hon. Musa Abdwasi (Saki West), and Elder Débo Adejumobi (Atisbo) were confirmed as delegates.
• Ibadan Zone: Hon. Ismaila Ashipa (Ibadan North), Hon. Kunle Busari (Ibadan South West), Hon. Akeem Obadara (Ibadan North West), Hon. Kola Junaid (Ibadan North East), and Alhaji Hassan Afolabi (Ibadan South East) were listed.
• Egbeda and Ona Ara: Adeseye Famojuro (Egbeda) and Bakare Isaiah Mosobalaje (Ona Ara) emerged as delegates, with Richardson Gbenga and Ajibade Oluyemisi representing the physically challenged.

Balancing Representation

The inclusion of physically challenged representatives across all local governments underscores the PDP’s commitment to inclusivity and equal participation in the political process. Names such as Rebecca Adetunji (Surulere), Olalere Matthew (Oriire), and Bolanle Adeyemo (Oluyole) highlight the party’s effort to ensure that marginalized voices are not left out of the decision-making process.

Political Implications

The emergence of influential figures like Chief Adewale Atanda, Hon. Ismaila Ashipa, Hon. Shina Peller, and Adeseye Famojuro as delegates is expected to strengthen the PDP’s internal cohesion ahead of the 2025 National Convention. Their political weight and grassroots influence could play a decisive role in shaping Oyo State’s contribution to the party’s national agenda.

As the PDP prepares for its national convention, the composition of this delegate list signals a blend of experience, youth, and inclusivity, setting the stage for what promises to be a defining moment in the party’s political journey in Oyo State.

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