Popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general election.
Naijaonpoint reports that the party announced his emergence after its governorship primary held on Tuesday.
Accord’s National Deputy Secretary, Abdulraman Muhammed, confirmed that Hamzat was recognised by the party as the authentic candidate after the screening and primary process.
According to party officials, three aspirants initially obtained the governorship nomination forms. They included Hamzat, former Assistant Inspector-General of Police Fatai Owoseni, and Olakunle Busari.
The party explained that only Hamzat completed the process within the approved timetable. Accord officials said Owoseni failed to submit the needed documents before the deadline, while Busari reportedly appeared for screening after the exercise had closed.
Party leaders stated that Hamzat later emerged as the only qualified aspirant and was affirmed as the party’s governorship candidate during the primary election conducted in the presence of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
However, the outcome of the primary created confusion within the party after another group announced Busari as the winner of a separate governorship primary.
The group claimed Busari defeated Hamzat with 29,427 votes against 18,716 votes.
Reacting to the development, Accord’s National Organising Secretary, Ibe ThankGod, dismissed reports of any faction within the party. He maintained that Hamzat remains the only governorship candidate recognised by the party leadership.
The party official explained that the screening exercise was fixed between May 19 and May 21, adding that Hamzat completed all necessary requirements within the approved period. He also said Busari’s appearance after the closing date led to his disqualification from the process.
Accord insisted there was no crisis regarding the governorship ticket and maintained that Hamzat remains the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.
