The Accord Party governorship candidate in Oyo State, Oriyomi Hamzat, has declared that he will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, insisting that he cannot work against his party’s position.

Hamzat made the declaration while explaining his political position ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to him, the Accord Party does not have a presidential candidate of its own and has decided to support Tinubu for another term.

“Our party, Accord, does not have a presidential candidate. So, the party picked Bola Tinubu to be our presidential candidate that the party will work with. I cannot do anti-party. I have to follow the guidelines of my party. We will work for Tinubu,” he said.

The broadcaster explained that opposing Tinubu would amount to going against his party’s decision, particularly as Accord members have agreed to support the President.

He also noted that his immediate political priority was securing the governorship of Oyo State, where he is preparing to challenge established political figures.

Hamzat described working against the President while his party supports him as counterproductive.

The Accord candidate, however, said his support for Tinubu should be accompanied by a commitment from the Federal Government to improve the welfare of Nigerians.

He had previously called on the President to make governance more people-centred, stressing the need to prioritise the well-being of citizens.

Hamzat also promised to unveil a manifesto focused on public welfare and grassroots development, saying his proposed policies would place the interests of ordinary residents at the centre of governance.

His declaration highlights the political alignment between the Accord Party’s Oyo governorship campaign and Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.