The founder of an Ibadan-based radio station, Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has disclosed that he has better chances to win the governorship election in Oyo State if he decides to contest in 2027.
Hamzat is believed to be very close to the governor of the state, Seyi Makinde, whether he will get Makinde’s support for the position remains unknown.
Governor Makinde disclosed recently that he will reveal the candidate he supports by January 2026.
Recall that the state government had in March this year withdrew all cases against the radio presenter and Naomi Silekunola ex-wife of Ooni of Ife, over alleged complicity in the December 2024 stampede at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan where 35 children were killed.
Hamzat disclosed this in a live broadcast with a caller from abroad who advised him against running for the Office of Governor of Oyo come 2027.
The caller said, “Don’t listen to those who are saying Oyo is calling Oriyomi Hamzat. They are only lying.
“Although you are helping the masses, don’t rely on them that when it is election time, they will vote for you. They will not.and Progress?:00 / 0:00
“Don’t let them deceive you. Even the area where your radio station is located, if politicians take money there, you will lose the polling unit.
“It is true that you are a good person and qualified, but the masses will not vote for you.”
While responding, Hamzat dismissed such advice, saying discouraging comments would not deter him as he has the capacity to make his own political decision.
He said, “Don’t say they will not vote for me. You might even be the one that will push me to contest. I have my own brain. I don’t want to listen to any advice like this again.
“If I contest, nothing will happen. I will contest, and I will win. Don’t tell me that.
“You are telling me I won’t win, what is the meaning of that? Do you know the minds of those people that will vote? You are using yesterday to judge today.”
Speakin at an event in the state recently Governor Makinde told the people of the state that he will soon reveal his preferred successor.
“I’m not yet a lame duck. Please leave my billboard at Isale Alfa,” the governor said.
“In January 2026, we know that political activities will start. I will tell you the picture of the person that will be installed there.”
Makinde’s tenure is expected to end on May 29, 2027 having ascended to the office in 1999.
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