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ORIYOMI HAMZAT’S STATESMANLIKE VISIT TO OLOPOEYAN STRENGTHENS THE CALL FOR UNITY IN OYO

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The visit of Oríyọmí Hamzat, Accord Party’s governorship candidate, to Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan at his palace in Basorun, Ibadan, reflects Hamzat’s commitment to dialogue, respect, peaceful coexistence, and inclusive leadership as Oyo State moves towards the 2027 governorship election. Rather than allowing political differences to create division, Hamzat demonstrated maturity and courage by engaging a respected elder across party lines. His visit underscores his belief that the progress of Oyo State must come before partisan interests and that every stakeholder deserves a place in the state’s political conversation. During the meeting, Alhaji Olopoeyan reaffirmed his commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusiveness in the forthcoming elections. He also condemned the attack on supporters of Oríyọmí Hamzat at Molete Under Bridge, Ibadan, Oyo State. Olopoeyan’s condemnation further highlights the importance of Hamzat’s message of peaceful politics and responsible ...
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Diphtheria Outbreak: Alli Slams Oyo’s Poor Immunization Coverage Amid Billions in World Bank IMPACT Loan Funding

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Worried by reports of an outbreak of diphtheria affecting several local government areas in Oyo State, with attendant cases and fatalities among children, the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has expressed grave concern over the situation, calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently strengthen the state’s response and provide a comprehensive account of its efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Campaign Organization’s concerns are heightened by Oyo State’s latest childhood immunization figures, which place it at the bottom of the six states in the South-West, despite billions of Naira in development financing received under the World Bank-supported Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project. A statement by the Campaign Organization’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bisi Oladele, described the reported outbreak and the state’s immunization perfor...
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INEC LISTS ORIYOMI HAMZAT AS ACCORD GUBER CANDIDATE_HAMZAT CALLS FOR UNITY, VIGILANCE AS OYO 2027 GOVERNORSHIP RACE GATHERS MOMENTUM

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election, with broadcaster and politician, Oriyomi Hamzat, listed as the candidate of the ACCORD alongside candidates of 15 other political parties. Reacting to the development, Hamzat expressed gratitude to his supporters, party members and executives for their prayers, solidarity and continued belief in his political journey. This is contained in a statement released by his spokesperson, Samuel Ibikunle, the development was described as a significant moment in the dispute over Accord’s governorship ticket, with Hamzat’s name appearing on INEC’s published list. Hamzat described the journey as one that transcends personal ambition, saying it represents the hopes and collective future of the people. He said the latest development had addressed several insinuations and questions surrounding attempts to undermine the collect...
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Oriyomi Hamzat Unveils Campaign Media Team As Ibikunle Officially Becomes The Spokesperson

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The 2027 Oyo State governorship candidate of Accord, Oriyomi Hamzat, has unveiled the official Media Team of his campaign, bringing together media professionals, political strategists, communication experts and creative practitioners as the campaign moves into a new phase. Oriyomi Hamzat personally approved, signed, and presented appointment letters to members of the team on Friday in Ibadan. At the centre of the new media structure is Samuel Ibikunle (ArugboBoisi), a seasoned broadcast journalist and communicator with years of experience from management roles at different broadcast stations across southwest Nigeria, who was appointed the Official Spokesperson. Leading the Directorates is Olabode Rufai Anisoloja, a strategic thinker and communications consultant, appointed Director of Strategic Communications & Public Engagement. Tobiloba Ogunsina, JP (Wokilumo), a political strategist and public relations practitioner, takes charge as Director o...
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Oriyomi Hamzat Unveils Campaign Media Team As Ibikunle Officially Becomes The Spokesperson

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The 2027 Oyo State governorship candidate of Accord, Oriyomi Hamzat, has unveiled the official Media Team of his campaign, bringing together media professionals, political strategists, communication experts and creative practitioners as the campaign moves into a new phase. Oriyomi Hamzat personally approved, signed, and presented appointment letters to members of the team on Friday in Ibadan. At the centre of the new media structure is Samuel Ibikunle (ArugboBoisi), a seasoned broadcast journalist and communicator with years of experience from management roles at different broadcast stations across southwest Nigeria, who was appointed the Official Spokesperson. Leading the Directorates is Olabode Rufai Anisoloja, a strategic thinker and communications consultant, appointed Director of Strategic Communications & Public Engagement. Tobiloba Ogunsina, JP (Wokilumo), a political strategist and public relations practitioner, takes charge as Director o...
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Birthday: Senator Alli celebrates ex-Oyo APC chair, Abas at 77

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The Oyo Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has felicitated with the immediate past chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Olayide Moshood Abas, on his 77th birthday. In a statement he personally issued on Sunday, Alli described Abas as a veteran progressive, dependable party leader and one of the pillars of the APC in Oyo State. He said that Abas had contributed significantly to the growth, stability and consolidation of the party through decades of political and public service. Alli said that the former chairman’s wealth of experience, wisdom, loyalty and understanding of party politics had made him an invaluable asset to the APC. According to him, Abas’ leadership has been characterised by maturity, courage, sacrifice and commitment to the collective interest of the party. “All these years, Alhaji Abas has remained a loyal and committed progressive, contributing immensely to the growth and stability o...
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Oyo State Water Cooperation: A Dead End Under Gov. Seyi Makinde By Com. Adebayo Taofik Aderogba, mni

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The so-called sterling performance of Engr. Seyi Makinde has been over exaggerated and over blown. The administration of Adewolu Ladoja, Alao Akala and Ajimobi highlighted water availability in some areas of Ibadan as sacrosanct and of immense necessity .  Under Engr Seyi Makinde is an ugly situation of deteriorating and total neglect to water works Eleyele , Asejire dam which provided a profound solution to the water menace around Ibadan and its environs. GSM has prioritized a populist agenda over social amenities that would have benefited the masses.  The Governor should be reminded that only the rich can afford the exuberant cost of Bolehole. Investigative journalism reveals that some of the quality water equipment purchased by the regime of Ladoja was sold off by the GSM led government. GSM is projecting himself as a masses oriented government, he must certify such claims by making meaningful steps  through  the rural roads network which will result i...
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