VIDEO: Fashionable Oyo broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat declares 2027 governorship bid below Accord Party

Fashionable Oyo State based mostly media character, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat has formally introduced his intention to run for governor within the 2027 elections below the Accord Party.

The declaration was made on Saturday throughout a rally on the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, the place Hamzat instructed supporters that his choice adopted what he described as a “divine calling.”

In accordance with him, he had by no means deliberate to affix a political get together or search elective workplace, noting that his previous involvement in politics was restricted to supporting others.

“I by no means imagined I might be a part of a political get together, not to mention contest an election.

“I’ve all the time been a supporter and cheerleader for aspirants and candidates, however God had different plans,” he stated.

Oriyomi Hamzat declares gov bid

He acknowledged that he wouldn’t be mobilising help for any aspirant within the subsequent election cycle, in 2027.

That is as he pressured that he would personally run for governor below the Accord Party.

Hamzat stated, “Right this moment, I’m publicly declaring my intention to affix Accord as my political platform and to contest the Oyo governorship election in 2027 as a candidate.”

Additionally, he stated his choice was not backed by monetary energy, political affect, or the help of the federal government in energy.

“I don’t have cash or political connections, and I don’t have the backing of the federal government of the day. I’ve include God, and that’s all I would like,” the favored Kokoro Alate programme host acknowledged

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He attributed his public acceptance and recognition to the help of bizarre individuals throughout the state, significantly these he described as oppressed, including that his media work had all the time centered on public advocacy.

“I’ve all the time used my platform to amplify the voices of the individuals. Now, I’m taking a step additional to serve you and to ship growth initiatives to the individuals of Oyo  State,” he concluded.

Speculations confirmed

The announcement, PidomNigeria On-line stories that it alerts Hamzat’s full dedication to his personal political ambitions, stepping away from backing different candidates as he positions himself for the Oyo State governorship race.

In the meantime, the declaration additionally put to relaxation speculations about his political ambition, beforehand linked to circulating photos and the slogan “Oyo ń pè ọ́” (“Oyo beckons”).

Taking to X on Saturday night time together with his official account, he posted, “My good individuals of Oyo State, your name has been answered. Fascinating time forward.”