The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has assured traditional and community leaders that no ethnic group or community will be marginalised under his proposed administration if elected governor in 2027.
Adekanmbi gave the assurance during separate meetings with the leadership of Eze Ndigbo and Serikin Sasa at his Jericho Campaign Office in Ibadan on Friday, November 13, 2026, as political consultations ahead of the governorship election intensify.
In a statement by the Co-Director, Media and Publicity for the state APM Campaign Council, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the APM governorship candidate pledged to run an inclusive government that would guarantee fair representation, equal opportunities and meaningful participation for all residents, irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds, political affiliations or geographical locations.
He also highlighted what he described as a landmark initiative in Oyo State’s political history, disclosing that his campaign manifesto had been published in four languages: English, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo.
According to him, the initiative makes his manifesto the first governorship manifesto in the state to be produced in the four languages, reflecting his commitment to ensuring that residents from different linguistic backgrounds understand his policies and development agenda.
Adekanmbi said the decision was informed by his belief that effective governance must be accessible to everyone, stressing that language should never become a barrier to political participation or understanding government policies.
“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,” he said.
He added that the state’s diversity should be regarded as a strength capable of promoting unity and development rather than a source of division.
During the engagements, the community leaders reportedly raised concerns bordering on social inclusion, community welfare, political representation, economic participation and stronger collaboration between government and residents.
Responding, the APM candidate assured them that their concerns would receive serious attention, pledging to promote participatory governance, community-centred development, fairness in political appointments and policies that would expand opportunities for all residents.
He maintained that sustainable development could only be achieved when every segment of society had a genuine sense of belonging and equal access to opportunities.
Adekanmbi further described continuous consultation, mutual respect and accountability as essential ingredients of effective leadership, adding that these principles would guide his proposed administration under the Omituntun 3.0 Agenda.
He reiterated that the agenda was anchored on unity, inclusiveness, shared prosperity and sustainable development, assuring residents that no ethnic group, community or constituency would be left behind in his vision for a greater Oyo State.
The APM governorship candidate also pledged to sustain consultations with traditional institutions, community leaders and other interest groups across the state as preparations for the 2027 governorship election gather momentum.
He said his administration, if elected, would prioritise a governance structure in which every resident has a voice and every community has a stake in the development of Oyo State.
