Popular broadcaster and founder of Agidigbo 88.7 FM in Ibadan, Oriyomi Hamzat, has stated that he will contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027 and confident he will win.
During the live show, a caller from abroad phoned in to warn Hamzat against running for political office. The caller advised him to remain focused on his current work and not trust the masses to support him at the polls.
The caller said, “Don’t listen to those who are saying Oyo is calling Oriyomi Hamzat. They are only lying… Although you are helping the masses, don’t rely on them that when it is election time, they will vote for you. They will not.”
The caller also claimed that even in the neighborhood where Agidigbo FM is based, Hamzat could still lose if other politicians offer money to the people there.
Reacting to the remarks, Hamzat appeared unshaken. He noted that he is not one to back down due to discouragement or criticism. According to him, negative opinions will not influence his decision or confidence.
He replied, “Don’t say they will not vote for me. You might even be the one that will push me to contest. I have my own brain. I don’t want to listen to any advice like this again.”
He continued with a strong message of intent: “If I contest, nothing will happen. I will contest, and I will win. Don’t tell me that. You are telling me I won’t win, what is the meaning of that? Do you know the minds of those people that will vote? You are using yesterday to judge today.”
