The political atmosphere in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections gathered fresh momentum as prominent members of the House of Representatives under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) publicly declared their support for the gubernatorial ambition of Bimbo Adekanmbi during a strategic meeting held in Ibadan.
The meeting, hosted at Adekanmbi’s private residence, brought together influential federal lawmakers from Oyo State who reiterated their commitment to continuity, progressive governance, and sustained development in the state. The gathering is already generating conversations across political circles, especially as permutations ahead of the next governorship election continue to intensify.
Speaking after the meeting, Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, PhD, disclosed that the lawmakers unanimously endorsed Adekanmbi’s aspiration, describing him as a capable leader with the experience, vision, and political understanding needed to sustain the developmental strides currently being witnessed in Oyo State.
According to Adepoju, the meeting was not only symbolic but strategic, as it reflected a shared resolve among the lawmakers to preserve the stability and growth trajectory established under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde.
Among those present at the high-level political gathering were Hon. Dhikirulahi Stanley Olajide, popularly known as OdidiOmo; Hon. Abass Adigun Adekunle, widely called Agbowórin; Hon. Sunday Folajimi Oyekunle, also known as DON; Hon. Shina Abayomi Oyedeji; and Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju himself.
Political observers see the development as another significant signal that the race toward the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State is gradually taking shape, with influential stakeholders already aligning around potential successors to Governor Makinde.
The lawmakers emphasized that their support for Adekanmbi is rooted in the desire to ensure continuity in governance, infrastructural development, economic growth, youth empowerment, and social intervention programmes that have become key talking points of the current administration.
Over the years, Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has gained national attention for several infrastructure projects, road rehabilitation initiatives, educational interventions, and efforts aimed at repositioning Oyo State economically. Analysts believe the endorsement of Adekanmbi by federal lawmakers may strengthen his political profile as conversations around succession intensify.
Sources within the political camp noted that the meeting also focused on the future of progressive politics in Oyo State and the importance of maintaining unity among stakeholders who share similar developmental visions for the state.
In his remarks, Adepoju stressed that the gathering reflected a collective determination among the lawmakers to support a leadership direction capable of sustaining peace, growth, and inclusive governance across Oyo State.
He further described the engagement as productive and forward-looking, adding that the lawmakers remain committed to supporting initiatives that will deepen democratic dividends and improve the welfare of residents across the state.
Political analysts believe endorsements from serving federal lawmakers could play a major role in shaping public perception and grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections. With political consultations gradually increasing across party lines, many stakeholders are expected to intensify strategic alliances in the coming months.
The endorsement of Bimbo Adekanmbi is already being interpreted by many observers as an early indication of emerging political alignments within Oyo State’s evolving power structure. While the governorship contest is still months away, the latest development highlights how key actors are beginning to position themselves ahead of what is expected to be one of the most closely watched elections in the South-West region.
As political activities continue to build across Oyo State, attention will remain focused on how aspirants, stakeholders, and political blocs navigate the road to 2027. For now, the public declaration of support by the APM lawmakers has added another interesting dimension to the unfolding political conversation in the state.
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