The political atmosphere in Oyo State is agog as a distinguished scholar and grassroots philanthropist, Dr. Oludare Owolabi, popularly known as ‘Mr Lovely’, is set to officially obtain his nomination and expression of interest forms tomorrow to contest for the Oyo South Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Accord Party.

The development is coming on the heels of wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders, traditional rulers, and youth groups across the nine local government areas that make up the senatorial district.

In a statement made available to Gistlife, the exercise marks a significant milestone in the race for the National Assembly, as party faithful prepare to storm the Accord Party Secretariat in Ibadan to express their solidarity with the aspirant.

Dr. Owolabi, whose reputation for human capital development and community empowerment has endeared him to the masses, is widely seen as a major force capable of altering the political dynamics of the district.

Speaking on the upcoming event, a campaign insider revealed that Dr. Owolabi’s decision to pitch his tent with the Accord Party is borne out of the party’s commitment to grassroots development and social justice.

Political analysts in Ibadan observe that the formal acquisition of the forms signals a direct and formidable challenge to established interests within the Oyo South senatorial race, with many tipping the Accord Party as the emerging third-force movement in the state.