Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the South West, stated that Nigeria cannot be transformed into a one-party state, as Nigerians are too wise and sophisticated to support a single political party. Ajadi shared his thoughts while speaking with journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State, during a courtesy visit to Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeeyan, a prominent grassroots politician. He warned that if President Bola Tinubu does not change the current narrative to benefit the people, the All Progressives Congress (APC) will face significant opposition in the 2027 general elections. “It is impossible to establish a one-party system in Nigeria. No single individual can change the country’s political landscape. We are a multi-party state. I am confident that something will happen by the next election, unless President Bola Tinubu takes steps to positively change the narrative for the masses,” he said. Ajadi explained that his visit to Alhaji Olopoeeyan was a gesture of respect towards his political leader and mentor. He remarked that Olopoeeyan had been urging him to visit Ibadan. “I am surprised that our discussion has centered on encouraging me to shift my political focus to Oyo State. I am an Ibadan indigene; my father is a well-known figure in Oja Igbo, located in the Ibadan North East Local Government area. Alhaji Olopoeeyan encouraged me to return to my state of origin to engage in politics, even though my mother is from Ilaro in Ogun State,” he said. When asked about his feelings regarding this encouragement, Ajadi responded, “To me, it doesn’t make any difference. Politics is about serving the people, and I am passionate about helping others, turning a 'son of nobody' into somebody. I genuinely want to serve the masses. Politics is ultimately about public service. If you have a genuine desire to assist, you can succeed anywhere.” In his response, Olopoeeyan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his intention to bring Ajadi into Oyo State politics so that he could contribute to the development of Ibadan and his home state. He noted that although Ajadi has returned to the PDP, he will soon make a formal announcement about his return, and he remained uncertain about whether Ajadi would join him in his new party. “I believe Ajadi has done enough politically and in terms of empowering the people in Ogun, his mother’s state. I hope he will follow me wherever I go. He has been a good brother and a loyal party member in the NNPP, and we rarely disagree. I believe he will continue to support me in my political endeavors,” Olopoeeyan stated. “However, I respect his independence; he can make his own choices. I believe he should come to Ibadan to help build his home state, just as he has contributed to the development of Ogun. We need him here. He originates from Oja’gbo in Ibadan. He has been actively involved in philanthropic efforts in Yewaland and Ogun State. It would be beneficial for him to extend that support to Ibadanland as well. He will communicate his decision with me in due time,” added Olopoeeyan
