A political aspirant has officially declared his intention to contest for the Oyo State House of Representatives seat while also defecting to the Accord Party.
The declaration, held in Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, marked his formal entry into the race for the 2027 general elections under the Accord Party platform.
Addressing journalists after the event, he said the gathering also served to announce his defection and political ambition ahead of the election.
“Today is my declaration. The event is for two purposes. One: to officially join Accord and move all my members into the party. Secondly, it is to declare my intent to represent the good people of Oluyole Federal Constituency in Abuja come 2027.
“As you can see, the programme witnessed a massive turnout of supporters, grassroots mobilisers, political leaders, and followers. Over 10,000 supporters renounced their membership of various political parties to align with the Accord platform in the state.”
He also criticised the idea of a one-party system, describing it as a threat to democracy.
“It is not advisable. We are practicing democracy in Nigeria, and for anyone, whether a president or any authority, to suggest a one-party system is not a good thing. It is like a gunshot to democracy,” he said.
Outlining his plans, he promised to focus on development-oriented representation if elected.
“My constituents should expect more than they can imagine. My focus would be on delivering tangible dividends of democracy across critical sectors.
“My priority is to represent my people well, to propose laws that will benefit not just Oluyole but Nigeria at large. I will bring development in education, skills acquisition, electricity, healthcare, and security,” he said.
He also pledged to address healthcare challenges by establishing a specialised anti-stroke hospital in the constituency.
“A major issue we face in Oluyole is stroke among our elderly population. I plan to establish an anti-stroke hospital to ensure modern treatment for affected individuals,” he explained.
On education, he promised to push for the establishment of higher institutions in the area, noting the absence of a university or polytechnic in Oluyole.
