Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has assured the leadership of Eze Ndigbo and Seriki Sasa of fair representation and equal opportunities if elected governor in the 2027 governorship election.
Adekanmbi gave the assurance during separate meetings with the two traditional community leadership groups at his Jericho Campaign Office in Ibadan on Friday, November 13, 2026.
During the engagements, he pledged to run an administration that accommodates all ethnic groups and communities, irrespective of their background, political affiliation, social status or geographical location.
The meetings provided an opportunity for discussions on issues affecting different communities in the state, including social inclusion, community welfare, political representation, economic participation and the need for stronger collaboration between government and residents.
Adekanmbi said the development of Oyo State must be built on unity, fairness and the participation of all sections of society, insisting that no community should be excluded from governance.
“The future of Oyo State cannot be built by excluding any group. Every community deserves a seat at the table, a voice in governance, and a fair opportunity to contribute to our collective progress. Our diversity should be seen as a strength that unites us and drives development, not as a barrier that divides us,” he said.
He acknowledged the contributions of various ethnic and community groups to the political, economic and social development of Oyo State, adding that their concerns deserved serious consideration in government policies and programmes.
The APM candidate said meaningful development could not thrive where sections of society felt excluded or disconnected from government, stressing that sustainable progress required a sense of belonging and equal access to opportunities for all residents.
He consequently pledged to prioritise participatory governance, community-centred development, fairness in political appointments and policies that would expand economic opportunities across the state.
Adekanmbi also maintained that inclusiveness must extend beyond political promises to how government communicates and engages with the people.
He cited the publication of his governorship manifesto in English, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo as an example of his commitment to making his policy proposals accessible to residents from different linguistic backgrounds.
The campaign has described the multilingual publication as the first of its kind in Oyo State’s political history.
“Inclusiveness must go beyond rhetoric. If we truly want people to participate in the democratic process and understand the vision we are presenting, we must communicate with them in languages they understand. That is why our manifesto is available in English, Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo,” he said.
He added that effective leadership requires continuous consultation, mutual respect, accountability, and a willingness to listen to the concerns of different communities.
“Government works best when it listens,” Adekanmbi said, describing stakeholder engagement as an important part of his proposed leadership approach under the Omituntun 3.0 Agenda.
Reiterating his vision for Oyo State, he said the agenda was anchored on unity, inclusiveness, shared prosperity and sustainable development.
Adekanmbi further pledged that no ethnic group, community or constituency would be left behind in his pursuit of a peaceful, secure and economically vibrant state.
He said his campaign would sustain consultations with communities, stakeholders and interest groups across Oyo State ahead of the 2027 election, adding that lasting development required cooperation between government and citizens.
