OYO 2027: INEC RELEASES 16 GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES AS SHARAF ADEEN, ADEKANMBI AND ORIYOMI HAMZAT ENTER THE RING

As Oyo State dey prepare for the 2027 governorship election, political temperature don begin rise as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) release the final list of 16 candidates wey go contest for the number-one seat of the state. Among the names wey attract attention na Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abimbola Adekanmbi of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), and Abdulrahman Oriyomi Hamzat of the Accord Party.

The announcement don make the political competition look more interesting, because e don clear say the race no be only matter of two or three popular politicians. As usual, while politicians dey prepare their strategies, voters go still dey wait make dem hear wetin each candidate wan offer Oyo people beyond campaign promises.

OYO 2027:16 CANDIDATES, DIFFERENT PARTIES, ONE GOVERNMENT HOUSE

According to the list wey INEC release on October 10, 2026, sixteen candidates from different political parties don make the final lineup for the 2027 Oyo governorship election. Apart from Alli, Adekanmbi and Hamzat, other candidates include Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Akim Adebola Yusuf of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and Hazeem Ola Gbolarumi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Candidates from other parties, including the Labour Party, African Action Congress and Zenith Labour Party, also dey the list.

For political observers, this kind lineup fit make the election interesting, as different parties go try convince voters say na their candidate get the better plan for the state. But for ordinary residents, the important question no be how many parties dey contest; na how the winner go handle roads, education, healthcare, security and employment. For campaign season, promises fit plenty pass akara for morning market, but na performance go determine whether voters go smile after election.

BIG NAMES DON ENTER OYO 2027 BUT NA VOTERS GET THE FINAL SAY

Sharafadeen Alli go represent APC, Abimbola Adekanmbi go carry the APM flag, while Abdulrahman Oriyomi Hamzat go represent Accord Party. Their presence among the 16 candidates don add another layer to the political discussion ahead of the election. Still, the presence of popular names no automatically mean say victory don enter anybody pocket. Political popularity, party structure, campaign message and the ability to win voters’ confidence fit all play important roles for the contest.

And make we talk true: election season na the time wey every candidate fit suddenly become expert for fixing roads, creating jobs and improving public services. Even pothole fit begin hear sweet promises from campaign microphones! But voters need look beyond campaign sound and ask clear questions about funding, realistic plans and accountability. The candidates go need explain how dem wan turn their promises into results, while INEC and other relevant institutions go need ensure say the electoral process follow the rules.

As the 2027 election dey approach, the release of the final list mark an important stage for Oyo State politics. The next phase go require voters to pay attention to candidates’ programmes, campaign conduct and the credibility of the electoral process. Whether the contest go turn to a close battle or one candidate go pull ahead, na voters go decide through their ballots. OGM News Pidgin go continue to follow the development and bring una further updates as the political race unfolds.