Popular broadcaster and Chief Executive Officer of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State on the platform of the Accord Party.
The declaration attracted a large crowd of supporters from different parts of Ibadan, at the Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Saturday witnessed a surge of political activities.
Speaking at the event, Hamzat announced his decision to join the Accord Party and seek elective office, describing it as a step driven by his passion for public service and his desire to contribute to good governance in the state.
“I am declaring my decision to join the Accord Party publicly today and to state clearly that Oriyomi Hamzat will be on the ballot in 2027,” he said.
He added that he never imagined he would venture into partisan politics, but felt compelled by the need to serve the people beyond the media space.
“I have never imagined that I will join a political party, let alone contest in one,” Hamzat stated.
In his remarks, the Oyo State Chairman of the Accord Party, Prince Tolani Ojo, described Hamzat as a man of the people and expressed confidence in his capacity to deliver quality leadership and good governance.
Hamzat was formally presented as a member of the Accord Party and its governorship candidate for the 2027 election. Other defectors from various political parties were also received into the party by the Accord Party Chairman, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem.
Party leaders and supporters at the event expressed optimism about Hamzat’s leadership, pledging their support and commitment to his aspiration.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Hon. Dr. Biyi Odunlade, who represented the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and the National Secretary of the Accord Party, Hon. Adebukola Abiola Ajaja.
