Ibarapakan Clinches Second-Term PDP Ticket as Consensus Candidate for Ibarapa Central/North Fed. Constituency
Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has emerged unopposed as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 general election.The decision was reached at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The meeting produced consensus candidates across the three senatorial districts in the state and ran from Thursday through Friday, extending into the early hours of Saturday, April 18, 2026.Key party stakeholders were present, including Oyo State Governor, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde. 
The gathering was convened to streamline the party’s flagbearers ahead of the 2027 polls.Hon. Adepoju secured the ticket based on what party leaders described as his exceptional legislative performance since 2023. Stakeholders cited unprecedented achievements in the constituency and his consistent loyalty to the PDP at local, state and federal levels.Speaking after the meeting, Hon. Adepoju thanked Governor Makinde, describing him as his leader and mentor.
He said the governor’s support before, during and after the 2023 general election had been remarkable, and he commended Makinde’s ongoing development efforts across Oyo State.
The Ibarapa-born lawmaker and technocrat dedicated the second-term ticket to his political leaders and constituents in Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North. He credited their backing for making his first term possible and for sustaining the plans he is laying for the future.“I want to use this moment to dedicate this second-term ticket to all my political leaders in Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency and to my ever-loving constituents, without whom I do not know where I would be today,” he said. “It is through your support that my first term in office was possible and through your continued support as well, I believe that the plans we are making today will be fruitful.”He also extended appreciation to his family, friends and supporters at home and abroad, noting that words alone cannot capture his gratitude.
He prayed that their finest dreams would come true.Hon. Adepoju congratulated all PDP candidates who have emerged so far. He urged aspirants who did not secure the party’s ticket to remain committed and work for the overall interest of the PDP to ensure landmark victories in 2027.
He expressed strong confidence in Governor Makinde, describing him as a leader who rewards effort and keeps his promises.
