The immediate past Director-General of the Oyo State Government Liaison Offices in Abuja and Lagos, and former President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Hon. Wale Ajani, has announced his defection to the Accord Party.
Recall that a few days ago, Ajani announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In his new political trajectory, Ajani is joining forces with celebrated broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, under the “Òyó N’ Pe Ọ́ Movement,” to formally declare for the Accord Party on Saturday, January 17, at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan.
According to Ajani, the epoch-making declaration marks the beginning of a mass mobilisation movement aimed at returning governance to the people and disrupting the entrenched status quo of self-serving leadership.
Ajani, who previously contested for the Oyo Central senatorial seat in 2023, emphasised his deep understanding of the plight of young people in the state, drawing on his experience as a former NYCN President.
“As a former President of the NYCN, I have witnessed firsthand the immense challenges confronting our youths—from soaring unemployment rates to the rising tide of crime and drug abuse. In Oyo State alone, youth unemployment hovers around 37 per cent, contributing to escalating insecurity and social vices. Our young people deserve better—opportunities, empowerment, and hope for a brighter future,” he said.
He noted that recent data reveal that Oyo State continues to grapple with alarming rates of youth unemployment, fuelling a surge in crime and drug abuse.
“Reports indicate that over 120,000 young people in the state are actively seeking jobs, while cases of substance abuse and related crimes have risen by 25 per cent in the past three years.
“The Accord Party, in alliance with Oriyomi Hamzat and the ‘Òyó N’ Pe Ọ́’ Movement, has come to liberate Oyo indigenes and residents. No more government of the oppressor, for the rich and by the rich. We are committed to restoring hope, creating jobs, and ensuring that governance works for everyone, not just a privileged few,” Ajani declared.
The expected declaration for the Accord Party at the Liberty Stadium on January 17 is widely anticipated to alter the political landscape of Oyo State, as the party rallies support and presents a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 elections.
