The Oyo State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has endorsed Abimbola Adekanmbi as the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. This declaration was made during an engagement with Igbo community members and stakeholders in the state. The event provided a platform for speakers to emphasize unity, peaceful coexistence, and greater participation of residents in the political process.
Adekanmbi emerged as the APM's consensus governorship candidate in May 2026 and has been engaging with communities and stakeholder groups across the state. His campaign focuses on inclusive governance and continuity. The gathering, attended by Igbo community leaders and other political actors, discussed the Igbo community's contribution to Oyo State's social and economic development.
Hon. Ibrahim Akinsola Akintayo, Executive Chairman of Ibadan North-East Local Government, called for continued support for the APM's political direction and its candidates. He urged community members to back Governor Seyi Makinde's presidential aspiration and Adekanmbi's governorship candidacy. Akintayo emphasized the need for unity and commitment to the state's development.
Adekanmbi assured the gathering that his administration would promote inclusion and give residents from diverse backgrounds a sense of belonging. He emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among residents, stating that Oyo State's development requires participation from people from different backgrounds.
The event highlighted the longstanding relationship between the Igbo community and the people of Oyo State. Speakers stressed the need to preserve peaceful relations and encourage non-indigenous residents' participation in the state's development. Community members were urged to remain peaceful and participate actively in the 2027 electoral process.
Adekanmbi, a former Oyo State Commissioner for Finance, has been consulting with various groups across the state as part of his campaign activities. The engagement comes as political parties and candidates intensify consultations with ethnic, professional, and community groups ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo's endorsement of Adekanmbi's candidacy is significant, as it demonstrates the APM's efforts to build a broad base of support across different communities in Oyo State. Adekanmbi's campaign is expected to focus on issues such as inclusive governance, economic development, and social welfare.
Key points
- Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Oyo State has declared its support for Abimbola Adekanmbi's 2027 governorship ambition.
- Adekanmbi's campaign focuses on inclusive governance and continuity.
- The endorsement demonstrates the APM's efforts to build a broad base of support across different communities in Oyo State.
