iDeemlawfulPopular Oyo State-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has explained the motivations behind his decision to seek the governorship of the state.
Hamzat said his decision was closely linked to what he described as divine intervention, noting that after weighing advice from different quarters, he resolved to contest the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party.
While appreciating advisers and supporters who attended Saturday’s rally, he spoke on one of his programmes on Agidigbo FM on Monday. The broadcaster, known for his popular Yoruba phrase “e gbenu si mic,” meaning “speak to the microphone,” said he respected divergent opinions but remained personally convinced of his readiness to serve.
“The people of Oyo, my lovers, especially my advisers, who warned me against contesting. I thank you all. I sampled the advice of people who encouraged me to contest and those who warned me against it. I tabled it to God, and he approved my contesting.
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“And I don’t want to disobey God because I want to please most of you who warned me against contesting. I believe you all love me; that’s why you are advising me. If there’s anyone I have offended with this decision, I implore them to forgive and support me now that I have declared my interest in the apex seat of the state.
“I want to serve the people and not be like most of those corrupt politicians. I believe that I will win because the people are for me, and I didn’t buy anyone to be at the event,” he said.
Hamzat also dismissed claims by critics who insist he would not succeed at the polls, stating that he had moved beyond fears of electoral defeat.
“We have moved on from the point of whether I would be rigged out or lose the election. I am seeking all your support.”
Recall that Hamzat formally declared his governorship ambition on Saturday during a rally at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, where he told supporters that his decision followed what he described as a “divine calling.”
According to him, he had never intended to join a political party or seek elective office, adding that his earlier involvement in politics was limited to supporting others.
Addressing supporters at the rally, he said, “Today, I am publicly declaring my intention to join Accord as my political platform and to contest the Oyo governorship election in 2027 as a candidate.”
He further stated that his decision was not driven by financial resources, political influence or backing from those in power.
“I don’t have money or political connections, and I don’t have the backing of the government of the day. I have come with God, and that is all I need,” the host of the popular Kokoro Alate programme said.