Oriyomi Hamzat Declares 2027 Governorship Bid Under Accord Party

Oyo State media personality and Agidigbo FM founder, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has officially announced his bid for the 2027 governorship election under the Accord Party. During a public declaration, Hamzat emphasized his decision to focus solely on his own political ambitions. He stated, “I am publicly declaring today that in 2027. I will not campaign for anyone or mobilise crowds for anyone. I will contest in the gubernatorial election under the Accord Party.” The announcement underscores Hamzat’s commitment to stepping away from supporting other candidates as he positions himself for the top political seat in Oyo State. Known for his influential role in the media and grassroots engagement, Hamzat’s entry into the governorship race is expected to have a significant impact on the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Davido Officially Aligns With Uncle’s Accord Party Move

Afrobeats star Davido has announced plans to officially align with the Accord Party, publicly showing support for his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The singer disclosed this on Tuesday through his verified X account, revealing that he would be in Osogbo to complete his party registration and receive his membership card at the Osun State Government House. “I Will be live in Osun to pick up my @AccordPartyNG membership card @ IMOLE HOUSE OSOGBO Tomorrow… see you soon ACCORDINGLY 😇 Cc @AAdeleke_01.” Davido’s declaration comes shortly after Governor Adeleke adopted the Accord Party as his political platform ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. The governor formally announced his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party on December 9, 2025, during an event at the Government House banquet hall in Osogbo, attended by national and state leaders of the Accord Party. Explaining his move, Adeleke cited unresolved leadership challenges within the PDP at the national level. He said he joined the Accord Party on November 6 after consulting widely with stakeholders and opinion leaders to strengthen his bid for a second term. Davido had earlier reacted to news of his uncle’s defection by reposting the announcement on social media with the caption, “Jeje…”.

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Ademola Adeleke Confirmed As Accord Party Governorship Candidate For 2026

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has emerged as the Accord Party’s candidate for the August 8, 2026, governorship election. The primary, held on Wednesday in Osogbo, saw Adeleke as the sole aspirant. He secured 145 out of 150 votes cast by delegates representing all 30 local government areas in the state, with five votes declared invalid. Announcing the results, Abdulazeez Salaudeen, Secretary of the electoral committee, said: “The electoral committee has delivered on its mandate. After voting and counting, witnessed by the candidate’s agents and INEC officials, I declare Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the primary.” Governor Adeleke, his deputy Kola Adewusi, and several political appointees were present as the exercise began.

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Davido Pledges Support For Uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke Following Accord Party Defection

Music star Davido has publicly thrown his weight behind his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, following the governor’s defection to the Accord Party. Adeleke officially joined the party on December 9, 2025, in Osogbo, announcing his intention to contest for re-election in the 2026 governorship race under the new platform. Reacting on his X account, Davido shared a post featuring a picture of his uncle, writing: “IMOLE 4+4 BEHIND YOU @AAdeleke_01 … WE MOVE ACCORDINGLY.” The post highlights Davido’s loyalty to his family and signals his support for Adeleke’s political ambitions under the Accord Party, amid growing public interest in the upcoming Osun State governorship election and shifting political dynamics in the region.

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