Oyo 2027: Diran Odeyemi names Bimbo Adekanmbi as Makinde’s anointed successor, predicts PDP victory

​The race for the Agodi Government House in 2027 has taken a dramatic turn as veteran political strategist and PDP chieftain, Prince Diran Odeyemi, has named Bimbo Adekanmbi as the candidate Governor Seyi Makinde is positioning to succeed him.

​Odeyemi, who laid out a series of bold political forecasts in a recently surfaced video, identified Adekanmbi as the focal point of the Governor’s transition plan. He noted that the choice of Adekanmbi is a strategic move by the incumbent to ensure continuity, though he warned that the decision would likely trigger a massive realignment within the state’s political circles. According to him, this choice will be the litmus test for the unity of the Governor’s camp, as other heavyweights within the structure may seek their fortunes elsewhere once the choice becomes official.

​The PDP stalwart dismissed the chances of the opposition, asserting that despite the internal friction that often accompanies succession plans, the Peoples Democratic Party remains the only platform with the structural depth to win the state. He emphasized that the political “gravity” in Oyo State consistently leans toward the PDP, especially when supported by key power brokers and the strategic influence of figures like High Chief Rashidi Ladoja.

​Odeyemi further analyzed the opposition’s landscape, predicting that the All Progressives Congress (APC) might field Senator Sarafadeen Alli, but insisted that the PDP’s eventual candidate—led by the Governor’s preference for Adekanmbi—would ultimately carry the day. He described the upcoming electoral cycle as a period of significant shifting of grounds, where the PDP’s ability to “land” the governorship seat again remains the most likely outcome of the 2027 contest.

​Despite the potential for internal fallout, Odeyemi maintained that the unfolding strategy is a clear indication of the Governor’s intent to maintain his influence over the state’s political direction long after his tenure ends in May 2027.