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Oriyomi Hamzat

May 27, 2026

Oyo: Oriyomi Hamzat emerges as Accord Party’s consensus governorship candidate

Popular radio broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has emerged as the Accord Party’s consensus governorship candidate in Oyo state.

Radio broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat
May 10, 2026

I joined Accord Party to strengthen it not to usurp Oriyomi’s position: Owoseni

Mr Owoseni noted that Accord Party stood out among other political parties due to its ability to attract organic grassroots support.

Fatai Owoseni,
April 18, 2026

Gov Makinde to name preferred successor in May, awaits Supreme Court ruling on PDP

The governor said he has been consulting with elders, religious leaders and other key stakeholders.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
January 18, 2026

Oyo: Oriyomi Hamzat joins Accord Party, announces governorship bid 

He said his ambition was prompted by a ‘divine call’, as well as calls from well-meaning members of the public.

Radio broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat
January 13, 2025

Ibadan Stampede: Court grants Ooni’s ex-wife Naomi, Oriyomi N10 million bail

Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin admitted the ex-queen and her co-defendants to N10 million bail each, with two reliable sureties.

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi
January 7, 2025

Ibadan Stampede: Court fixes January 13 to rule on Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi’s bail application

Ms Silekunola, Mr Hazmat and a school principal, Abiodun Fasasi, are being prosecuted by the state over the funfair stampede that led to the death of 35 people.

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi
January 1, 2025

I will remain focussed; I wont be distracted, says Makinde

Mr Makinde said, “You have given me a mandate. I will make sure you get value for the mandate.”

Seyi Makinde/Wife/Pastor Femi Emmanuel
December 18, 2024

Stampede: Oyo arrests organisers of Ibadan children’s end-of-year funfair

Mr Makinde said that everyone involved in the incident would be held accountable.

Silekunola/Hamzat/Makinde