Dare Babalola
Oyo State-based media personality, Oriyomi Hamzat, has opened up about his aspirations to occupy the governor’s seat, citing divine intervention and counsel from his advisors as key factors in his decision to run for the top office in 2027 under the Accord Party.
Hamzat attributed his decision to run for governor to God’s intervention, saying he carefully considered advice from his team and decided to throw his hat into the ring under the Accord Party in 2027.
While thanking all the advisers and people who came to the Saturday rally in one of his programmes in Agidigbo FM on Monday, the ace broadcaster known for his popular Yoruba lingo, “e gbenu si mic” meaning, “speak to the microphone” said he did not invalidate the opinion of those who warned against contesting but he was personally convinced that he will serve the people.
“The people of Oyo, my lovers, especially my advisers, who warned me against contesting. I thank you all. I sampled the advice of people who encouraged me to contest and those who warned me against it. I tabled it to God, and he approved my contesting.
“And I don’t want to disobey God because I want to please most of you who warned me against contesting. I believe you all love me; that’s why you are advising me. If there’s anyone I have offended with this decision, I implore them to forgive and support me now that I have declared my interest in the apex seat of the state.
“I want to serve the people and not be like most of those corrupt politicians. I believe that I will win because the people are for me, and I didn’t buy anyone to be at the event,” he said.
Oriyomi dismissed critics who doubt his chances, saying he has passed the point of fearing defeat, adding that he is ready to run and make his mark.
“We have moved on from the point of whether I would be rigged out or lose the election. I am seeking all your support.”
Recall that Hamzat declared to run for the state governor on Saturday during a rally at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, where Hamzat told supporters that his decision followed what he described as a “divine calling.”
He said joining a party or running for office wasn’t part of his plans, adding that he’d only supported others politically in the past – nothing more.
Speaking at the event, he said, “Today, I am publicly declaring my intention to join Accord as my political platform and to contest the Oyo governorship election in 2027 as a candidate.”
Also, he said his decision was not backed by financial strength, political influence, or the support of the government in power.
“I don’t have money or political connections, and I don’t have the backing of the government of the day. I have come with God, and that is all I need.”
