Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Oyo State for the 2027 elections, has solicited the support of the Police for peaceful campaigns ahead of the elections.
This was as he called for a stronger collaboration between party’s political stakeholders and security agencies to ensure peaceful campaigns across the state.
2027 Elections: Oriyomi Hamzat, Police and Peaceful Campaigns
Hamzat made the call during a courtesy visit to the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Monday.
He expressed appreciation to operatives of the law enforcement agency in the state for their swift response to a reported recent attacks on his campaign train.
He commended the state Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, and the officers and men of the Command for their efforts in maintaining law and order and safeguarding lives and property across the state.
The Accord Party governorship candidate stressed the need for sustained cooperation between political parties and security agencies as campaign activities and rallies gather momentum ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state.
Hamzat also sought the continued support of the police to ensure that his campaign activities and public engagements across Oyo State’s 33 local government areas, were conducted peacefully and without disruption.
He emphasised the importance of protecting democratic participation and ensuring that all political parties and candidates can exercise their constitutional rights without fear of violence or intimidation.
In his response, CP Olugbenga assured Hamzat that the police command would maintain neutrality and provide a level-playing field for all political parties and candidates.
He restated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining public order and promoting peaceful political engagement throughout the state.
The Oyo Police boss also urged political stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies and ensure that their activities remain peaceful and within the provisions of the law.
Spokesperson of the Oriyomi Hamzat Campaign Council, Samuel Kehinde Ibikunle, stated in a statement that the visit underscored Hamzat’s commitment to peaceful political engagement and dialogue with security agencies ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state.
