As the race for the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central, Engineer Ayobami Akinyode Olunloyo, has rolled out a comprehensive roadmap to redefine legislative representation in the district.
Anchoring his vision on what he calls “Making Life Work,” Engr Olunloyo unveiled a structured 6-pillar policy framework and promised an unprecedented era of radical accountability and transparent governance.
Engr Olunloyo: The 6-Pillar Policy Framework
Speaking during his official press conference opening statement, Olunloyo stressed that representation must directly impact the day-to-day realities of ordinary citizens across the district’s eleven Local Government Areas.
His agenda is built upon six foundational sectors:
- Isé Wa (Work in Our Hands): Promoting sustainable economic opportunities and local enterprise so that citizens can earn a dignified living at home.
- Ekó Wa (Education for Our Children): Enhancing educational access and infrastructure so that no child’s future is determined solely by parental affordability.
- Oúnjẹ Wa (Food on Our Tables): Prioritizing agricultural support and farm-to-market access to ensure food security, protecting both farmers’ incomes and household tables.
- İlera Wa (Health in Our Households): Bridging healthcare gaps to ensure medical care is close enough to reach and reliable enough to trust.
- Ààbò Wa (Safety in Our Homes): Advocating for robust security measures that give families the peace to sleep, work, and travel safely.
- Ìní Tiwa (Our Heritage and Future): Leveraging community potential, historical strength, and sustainable planning to build a better future for generations to come.
Redefining Public Service and Radical Transparency
Addressing an audience of community members and journalists, Olunloyo drew a sharp line between political theater and legislative duty. He argued that true development is measured by what citizens can actually use, rather than what politicians announce in budgets and press releases.
“An appropriation is not a project. A release is not a project. A payment is not a project,” Olunloyo stated. “A project is what the citizen can actually use, something that delivers tangible benefits in their day-to-day life”.
To combat historical skepticism, Olunloyo anchored his campaign on a bold promise of radical transparency. He made a public commitment that within six months of taking office, his administration would establish a searchable public register tracking project statuses, budget trails, and responsible agencies across all eleven local councils. This will be complemented by quarterly updates and annual public-account meetings.
A Legacy of Service Rooted in Accountability
As the son of the late former Oyo State Governor Chief Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo and Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Olaitan Olunloyo, the senatorial hopeful acknowledged his prominent family heritage but insisted that lineage is no substitute for hard work.
“The Olunloyo name may open a door. But it cannot do the work for me,” Olunloyo asserted. “That work is mine. The preparation is mine. The choices will be mine. The accountability must be mine”.
By rejecting transactional politics and embracing rigorous evidence-based planning, Olunloyo’s campaign aims to prove that representation can—and must—stop being invisible for the people of Oyo Central.
