The political battle ahead of the 2027 Oyo State governorship election has taken another sharp turn, with Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, revisiting allegations surrounding his long-running political relationship with All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli.
In a Facebook post, Adekanmbi appeared to draw attention to allegations concerning land and financial dealings, questioning what happened to money allegedly connected to 19 hectares of land.
He wrote:
“19 HECTARES OF LAND MONEY GONE – IS THIS FAIR? 🚨
Imagine working hard to earn your money, investing in land, and someone allegedly sweeps 19 hectares off the board. Ko fair na!
A person who allegedly committed these atrocities during his tenure as Ibadan North Local Government Chairman should never be allowed near any seat of power in Oyo State again.
Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi put the allegations out in the open. The ball is in Egbo Oriade’s court; if these claims aren't true, why hasn't he sued yet? ⚖️”
The post has added another layer to an already heated political contest between Adekanmbi and Alli. Both men are now among the major political figures positioning themselves for the 2027 governorship race in Oyo State. Recent reports have documented increasingly intense exchanges between the APM and APC camps, including disputes over campaign billboards and allegations of misinformation.
Adekanmbi, a former Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has emerged as the APM's governorship candidate. His political profile has received considerable attention as preparations for the 2027 election gather momentum.
The latest post, however, is notable because it goes beyond ordinary campaign rhetoric and raises questions about alleged land transactions and accountability during a previous tenure in Ibadan North Local Government.
Adekanmbi's supporters have also joined the conversation in the comments section, with one commenter accusing his political opponents of land grabbing and alleging involvement in the allocation of state landed properties.
The commenter wrote:
**“Awon ole, you are the land grabber! We are aware of all the state landed properties freely allocated to you by your principal, the Samonda Aerodrome Estate isn't unknown to us as well as your involvement in that of Dandaru.
“We won't watch you to continue where your principal will be leaving off, Oyo governorship isn't transferable in terms of succession amongst criminal elements!”**
Another supporter simply wrote:
“Pepper them, Adekambi is a goal.”
The exchange illustrates how personal and historical political relationships are increasingly becoming part of the 2027 campaign narrative.
Adekanmbi has previously been involved in political debates concerning the administration of the late Governor Ajimobi and has faced criticism from some former Ajimobi allies over his comments about his former principal. In September 2026, former Oyo Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Mutalubi Ojo Adebayo, publicly declared support for Senator Alli and criticised Adekanmbi over his relationship with Ajimobi's political legacy.
At the same time, the political rivalry between Adekanmbi and Alli has continued to intensify. Governor Seyi Makinde recently urged Alli to focus his political attention on Adekanmbi rather than his administration, underscoring the significance of the contest between the two candidates.
For now, the 19-hectare allegation remains an allegation made in political discourse and has not been independently established by the sources reviewed for this report. The appropriate authorities, documentary evidence and, where applicable, the courts would ultimately be the proper avenues for determining whether any wrongdoing occurred.
But politically, Adekanmbi's latest intervention has once again placed the spotlight on questions of land, accountability and the records of past office holders — issues likely to remain central to the debate as Oyo State moves closer to the 2027 governorship election.
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