Alhaji Waheed Ajao Adurodekun, a prominent PDP Chieftain, has revealed why Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi remains a major factor in the Oyo 2027 governorship election. According to Adurodekun, Sanusi has built a formidable political structure across all 33 local government areas in Oyo state, with loyal supporters in every zone, including Ibadan, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun, Ogbomoso, and Oyo.
Alhaji Adurodekun made this remarks while fielding questions from journalists on the recent development about Dotun Sanusi’s decision not to yield the call for Oyo Governorship contest in 2027.
Adurodekun noted that Dotun Sanusi’s popularity transcends party lines, with widespread support from various organizations, including Muslim and Christian groups, traditional worshippers, marketers, traders, artisans, student unions, and youth organizations.
In his words: “This broad-based support is a testament to Sanusi’s emergence as a key figure in Oyo politics, who will largely determine the direction of the 2027 governorship election.
Interestingly, Adurodekun’s support for Sanusi remains unwavering, even if the latter decides not to run for governor. Adurodekun emphasized that his relationship with Sanusi is built on a foundation of mutual respect and trust, forged long before Sanusi’s entry into politics. As Adurodekun put it, “Governorship or not, my relationship remains intact with Dotun Sanusi.”
Like harmattan fire, Dotun Sanusi has avowed loyalists and supporters in all the 33 LG Areas of Oyo state: Ibadan, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun I & II, Ogbomoso and Oyo zones .
As for him, when asked what becomes of his choice, with the situation about JDS not willing to join the race? Adurodekun answered emphatically that “Governorship or not, my relationship remains intact with Dotun Sanusi. Dont forget, he is the Asiwaju of Ona Ara, and a foremost philanthropist, whose good deeds were never based on political reasons. I did not meet Chief Dotun Sanusi as a politician, so our relationship remains solid”, Adurodekun stated.
The PDP Chieftain further answered when asked if his support will shift to Dotun Sanusi ‘s preferences? He answered unapologetically that the entire JDS supporters will massively support whoever is the JDS choice, which he believed will be someone with similar inherent leadership virtues known with Dotun Sanusi himself .
The focus of Chief Dotun Sanusi are the masses ,who must be salvaged from suffering. Severally, Chief Dotun Sanusi has reiterated his viscera love to create an atmosphere, where life will be meaningful for Oyo citizens and that is why we will opt for and support his preferred choice anytime.
Concerning the political party, where such Governorship will be prosecuted, Adurodekun stated that, when we get to the bridge, we will know how to cross it.
He advised all JDS Supporters to remain calm and not be discouraged with the development, but continue to be prayerful as God will reveal to us the way forward.
“I will remain with Chief Dotun Sanusi and chart his vision for progress and development of Oyo state, irrespective of his political stance”, Alhaji Adurodekun concluded.
