Media personality and Accord Party governorship candidate in Oyo State, Oriyomi Hamzat, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying he cannot work against the President because of his party’s position.
Hamzat made the declaration while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the University of Ibadan’s 2026 convocation ceremony and 78th Foundation Day celebration in Ibadan.
His remarks followed a meeting with former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, who reportedly visited him to seek his support and that of other Accord Party members for Tinubu’s re-election.
Hamzat explained that his position was informed by party loyalty, stressing that he would not engage in activities that could undermine the party’s decision.
He said the Accord Party had adopted President Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Daily Source reports that Hamzat recently graduated with a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution from the University of Ibadan.
