Get Guardian on GoogleThe governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has pledged to run an inclusive administration that guarantees representation and equal opportunities for all communities if elected in the 2027 governorship election.
Adekanmbi gave the assurance during separate meetings with leaders of Eze Ndigbo and Seriki Sasa at his campaign office in Jericho, Ibadan.
He said his proposed administration would be guided by fairness, social inclusion and equitable participation, regardless of ethnic background, political affiliation, social status or geographical location.
The APM candidate said the engagements provided an opportunity for stakeholders to raise concerns about community welfare, political representation, economic participation and collaboration between government and residents.
He maintained that no group should be excluded from decisions affecting the state’s development, stressing that Oyo’s diversity should be regarded as a source of unity and progress.
“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.
Adekanmbi also highlighted the publication of his campaign manifesto in English, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, describing it as a practical demonstration of his commitment to making his policy proposals accessible to the state’s diverse population.
He claimed that the initiative made him the first governorship manifesto in Oyo State to be published in the four languages.
“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,” he said.
The candidate pledged to prioritise participatory governance, community-centred development, fairness in appointments and policies that expand opportunities for residents.
He added that sustainable development would be difficult to achieve if sections of society felt disconnected from government, insisting that every community should have a sense of belonging.
Adekanmbi said his proposed Omituntun 3.0 Agenda was anchored on unity, inclusiveness, shared prosperity and sustainable development.
“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. That is the kind of leadership we are offering under the Omituntun 3.0 Agenda,” he said.
He assured the community leaders that his campaign would sustain consultations with ethnic groups, stakeholders and other interest groups across the state ahead of the 2027 election.
