The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Honourable Bimbo Adekanmbi, has assured the Eze Ndigbo and Seriki Sasa communities of fair representation and equal opportunities if elected governor in 2027.
Adekanmbi gave the assurance during separate meetings with the leadership of the two communities at his campaign office in Jericho, Ibadan, on Friday, November 13, 2026, as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the governorship election.
He pledged to run an inclusive administration in which every ethnic group and community would have a voice in governance, irrespective of their background, political affiliation or geographical location.
The APM governorship candidate also highlighted the publication of his manifesto in English, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, describing it as a demonstration of his commitment to inclusiveness and accessible governance.
According to him, the initiative is aimed at ensuring that residents from different linguistic and ethnic backgrounds can understand the policy proposals and participate meaningfully in the democratic process.
“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.
During the engagements, community leaders raised concerns about social inclusion, welfare, political representation, economic participation and stronger collaboration between government and the people.
He assured them that their concerns would receive serious attention, promising to prioritise participatory governance, community-centred development, fairness in appointments and equal access to opportunities.
He maintained that sustainable development could only be achieved when all communities have a sense of belonging and are adequately represented in the decision-making process.
“Government works best when it listens. Effective leadership must be anchored on continuous consultation, mutual respect, accountability and a genuine willingness to engage the people,” he said.
Adekanmbi added that his proposed Omituntun 3.0 Agenda was built on unity, inclusiveness, shared prosperity and sustainable development, assuring that no ethnic group or community would be left behind.
He further pledged that his campaign would sustain consultations with traditional institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders across the state, stressing that collective participation was essential to building a peaceful, secure and economically prosperous Oyo State.
