Popular Ibadan-based broadcaster and founder of Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has declared his confidence in becoming the next governor of Oyo State if he decides to enter the 2027 governorship race.
Hamzat made the bold statement during a recent live broadcast while responding to a caller from abroad who advised him against contesting.
The caller, though acknowledging Hamzat’s popularity and philanthropic efforts, cautioned him not to depend on public goodwill translating into electoral success.
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.
“Don’t let them deceive you. Even the area where your radio station is located, if politicians take money there, you will lose the polling unit.
“It is true that you are a good person and qualified, but the masses will not vote for you.”
In a firm rebuttal, Hamzat dismissed the warning and reiterated his belief in his political prospects. He asserted that he possesses the capacity to make sound political decisions and would not be discouraged by naysayers.
“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 declared.
“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.
“If Oriyomi Hamzat contests for the governorship election in Oyo State today, he will win. Don’t compare me with anybody.”
The broadcaster also criticised those offering unsolicited political advice, asserting that he would chart his own path based on his convictions.
“Stop advising me like that. If you advise me and I listen, I still know what I’m going to do; and if I don’t listen, I still know what to do. If you advise someone and they don’t listen, that doesn’t make the person your enemy,” he added.
Hamzat’s remarks is coming amid the circulation of campaign posters bearing his image and the slogan “2027 Oyo n pe o” (Oyo is calling you), which have been spotted in various parts of Ibadan, which has triggered speculation about his political ambitions.