The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State, backed by the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, has released the names of its candidates for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the party’s state organising secretary, Mr Stephen Olaniyi, in Ibadan on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the candidates emerged through primaries held across the state on Sunday.

The statement noted that the 14 candidates will represent the party in their respective federal constituencies in the forthcoming elections.

The list includes Mr Samson Fatola (Ibadan South-West/North-West); Mr Idris Olanrewaju (Oyo East/Oyo West/Atiba/Afijio); and Mr Olusegun Akinloye (Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere).