In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has reportedly settled on the immediate past Commissioner for Finance, Chief Bimbo Adekambi, as his preferred candidate to succeed him at the Agodi Government House.

The decision, which was finalized following several hours of intensive stakeholder and consultative meetings in Ibadan on Wednesday, marks a strategic step for the continuity of the administration’s “Omituntun 2.0” agenda.

According to insiders familiar with the development, an official public declaration is expected to be made within the next 24 hours.

Governor Makinde had been locked in a series of crucial closed-door meetings with party elders, traditional leaders, and executive council members to deliberate on the future of the state’s leadership. The emergence of Adekambi is seen as a calculated move to ensure that the state’s economic stability and ongoing infrastructural projects are sustained.

Adekambi, a seasoned administrator and financial expert whose tenure as Commissioner for Finance was marked by fiscal discipline and economic growth, was chosen ahead of other notable hopefuls. His background and deep ties to the grassroots are expected to rally the various factions of the ruling political structure within the state.

Sources within the Governor’s advisory team noted that Adekambi was chosen due to his active role in the economic blueprint of the current administration. The incoming candidate is expected to prioritize educational reform, healthcare development, and agribusiness expansion.

Political observers in Ibadan noted that the choice of Adekambi will likely trigger new alignments within the state’s political arena, particularly within the state’s ruling coalition.

The impending declaration is expected to be preceded by a formal presentation of the candidate to the stakeholders in the state capital on Thursday.