Social Democratic Party logo. Photo: SDP

The Social Democratic Party, Oyo State Chapter, has changed its governorship candidate, declaring that its ticket is not open to political negotiation.

At its substitution plenary held in Ibadan on Tuesday, the party ratified the replacement of Mr Michael Okunlade with Mogaji Agboola as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election.

The party charged the new standard-bearer with uniting members, strengthening its structures and taking its message to the 33 local government areas of the state.

The development marked a fresh phase in the SDP’s preparations for the 2027 governorship contest, with the party leadership insisting that its objective was not merely to participate in the election but to build the political strength required to win power.