Oriyomi Hamzat announces bid for Oyo State Governorship in 2027

Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, a prominent media personality and the founder of Agidigbo FM in Oyo State, has officially declared his candidacy for the 2027 gubernatorial election. He announced he will be running on the Accord Party platform.

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Hamzat revealed his political ambitions during a public event, emphasizing that his focus will be entirely on his own campaign in the upcoming election cycle.

In a clear statement of his intentions, Hamzat said, “I am publicly declaring today that in 2027, I will not campaign for anyone or mobilize crowds for anyone.”

My good people of Oyo State, your call has been answered. Interesting time ahead 👍

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— Oriyomi Hamzat (@OriyomiHamzat_) January 17, 2026

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This declaration signals a major shift for the media figure, as he steps away from supporting other political candidates to actively pursue the governorship of Oyo State himself.