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Engr. Akeem Olatunji, the executive chairman of Oluyole local government and Allied Peoples' Movement (APM) House of Reps candidate for Oluyole federal constituency in the forthcoming 2027 general election, has criticised the representation of Hon. Tolu Sadipe, the member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, over the handling of the Ayegun–Olomi Road rehabilitation project. Olatunji also announced the commencement of pothole-filling activities along damaged sections of the road, in a move aimed at providing relief to motorists and other road users grappling with the poor condition of the route. The move, which commenced on Monday, October 26, comes amid concerns over the reported abandonment of the road rehabilitation project, which falls under the Federal Government's jurisdiction. Olatunji alleged while inspecting ongoing road rehabilitationsaid that the project had been abandoned by Sadipe for a long time, accusin...

The campaign organisation of Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has dismissed allegations by Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi against the senator as falsehoods aimed at undermining his growing popularity. The organisation, in a statement issued on Saturday by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Bisi Oladele, accused Adekanmbi of concocting lies to smear Senator Alli’s image and distorting historical facts to score cheap political points rather than presenting credible plans for the development of the state. It said the allegations, made during a radio interview, reflected the desperation of the opposition to discredit Alli ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The statement recalled that Alli, while serving as Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, maintained a record of prompt salary payments and workers’ welfare, which earned him an award from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State. It expla...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...