Development stakeholders in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, have resolved to support only candidates with verifiable track records in the 2027 general elections, throwing their weight behind purposeful leadership and sincere representation.
The resolution was contained in a communique issued after a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Palace of the Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oba Sefiu Adeyeri, on Saturday. The communique was jointly signed by the President of Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin, Olusegun Adeleke, and the Secretary, Segun Fasasi.
In the document, the stakeholders urged the people of Iseyin to vote only for candidates who would not reverse the tempo of growth and progress witnessed by residents of the town.
They explained that the meeting was convened to examine the fate of Iseyin over the past several years under successive federal and state administrations, as well as to chart a course for its future.
According to the communique, the stakeholders concluded that purposeful leadership, sincere representation and support for individuals with track records do more to accelerate the development of a people than mere affiliation with a ruling political party.
“Our people have been sensitised not to vote parties, but individuals with good deeds. This means that our vote will cut across parties in Iseyin. So, we have vowed to support only candidates with visible track records in the 2027 general elections,” the stakeholders stated.
They further warned residents to be wary of politicians who could jeopardise the growth of the town, urging them to cast their ballots for people of impeccable character who would build on the legacy projects currently sited in Iseyin.
The stakeholders announced that a second leg of the meeting would be held ahead of the general elections in January and February 2027.
In his remarks, delivered on his behalf by the Head of the Aseyin Royal Family, Oyeyemi Oyebola, the Aseyin of Iseyin advised voters in the town to shun thuggery and violence before, during and after the coming elections, noting that development and growth cannot be achieved in a violent environment.
Among the dignitaries at the meeting were the All Progressives Congress candidate for the House of Representatives in the Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Saheed Alaran, and the party’s candidate for the Iseyin/Itesiwaju State House of Assembly seat, Akande Olufemi.
Also present were the Allied Peoples’ Movement senatorial candidate for the Oyo North Senatorial District, Shina Peller, who was represented by Hammed Olabisi, and the APM candidate for the Iseyin/Itesiwaju State House of Assembly seat, Dasola Fadiran.
The meeting was likewise attended by representatives of religious bodies, market men and women, artisans, political associations, youth organisations and transport unions.
Iseyin Stakeholders Prioritise Track Records Over Party Loyalty
The outcome of the meeting signals a shift in the political conversation in Iseyin, where community leaders are increasingly framing their support around performance rather than party lines. By declaring that their votes will cut across parties, the stakeholders have placed the burden of proof on aspirants to demonstrate tangible achievements and a credible record of service.
The emphasis on continuity of legacy projects suggests that the community intends to protect investments already made in the town and to ensure that incoming representatives do not undo the gains recorded so far. The call for peaceful conduct during the election cycle further underscores the stakeholders’ view that a stable environment is a precondition for development.
With the second leg of the meeting scheduled ahead of the 2027 polls, the Iseyin gathering is expected to serve as a platform for continued sensitisation of residents and for assessing candidates against the standards set by the community.
