Hamzat supports Adeleke, dismisses APC video claims

The Accord Party governorship candidate in Oyo State, Oriyomi Hamzat, has made it clear that he supports Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the Osun State governorship election on August 15.

Hamzat also told the public to ignore a viral video that claims he is backing the All Progressives Congress candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.

In a statement on his X handle on Tuesday, Hamzat called the video misleading. He explained that it was recorded on June 21, 2025, well before he joined the Accord Party and before Oyebamiji became the APC candidate.

"My attention has been drawn to a video being deliberately circulated to create a false impression before the good people of Osun State. It is unfortunate that some individuals have chosen to recycle an old video, strip it of its context and present it as though it reflects the present reality," he said.

He added that the video was filmed during the opening of his fan club in Ikire, Apomu and Ikoyi. Representatives of Oyebamiji, also known as AMBO, attended the event and made a donation.

"For the avoidance of doubt, the video was recorded on 21 June 2025 during the inauguration of my Fan Club in Ikire, Apomu, and Ikoyi. On that occasion, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) sent his representatives to grace the event and also made a generous donation to my fan club," he stated.

Hamzat noted that Oyebamiji had not yet secured the APC governorship ticket when the video was shot. He said his words during the event were taken out of context.

"It is important to state that, at the time of that event, AMBO had not secured the APC governorship ticket. In fact, I made my position clear during my speech when I said, 'Just go and get the ticket, then let’s see how it goes.' That statement alone provides the context that those circulating the video have deliberately chosen to conceal."

He emphasized that the event happened before he joined the Accord Party. He described the use of the old footage to imply a current political connection as dishonest.

"Furthermore, the event took place long before I joined Accord. It is therefore dishonest to use an old video to manufacture a political narrative that does not exist today. The people of Osun deserve better than propaganda built on half-truths and selective editing."

Hamzat also reaffirmed his support for Governor Adeleke.

"I stand in one ACCORD with His Excellency, Ademola Adeleke, and I believe in his people-focused administration. Political engagement should be based on truth, integrity, and respect for the intelligence of the people, not on recycled videos intended to mislead the public."

He urged the public to disregard the video and the misinformation.

"I urge the general public to disregard this misinformation and refuse to be deceived by those whose only strategy is to distort facts for political gain."