Oyo 2027: I have only God, no financial capacity to contest – Lam-Adeaina’s son

Dr. Ayo Lam-Adesina, son of former Oyo State Governor Lam Adesina, has announced that he lacks the financial resources to mount a competitive campaign for the 2027 Oyo State governorship, stressing that his ambition is driven by faith and a commitment to service rather than money.

Speaking with journalists while declaring his intention to run on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lam-Adesina said: “I have only God. I will contest for governor under the APC platform. The principal objective is to bring Oyo State back to what it used to be, a state full of opportunities for everybody.”

He vowed to restore the progressive ideals historically associated with Oyo State and the South-West, citing the influence of his late father, as well as regional leaders such as Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Bola Ige. According to Lam-Adesina, these figures shaped his political philosophy, emphasizing equal opportunity, free education, and people-centered governance.

Reflecting on public services in the state, Lam-Adesina expressed concern over declining standards in schools and healthcare. Drawing on findings from free health outreach programs he sponsored, he noted a worrying prevalence of undiagnosed conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.

He also highlighted his long-standing restraint from frontline politics. “For the last 13 years since my father passed on, I have worked behind the scenes to promote unity in the party,” he said, noting that he declined federal and state appointments to avoid perceptions of entitlement.

Lam-Adesina stressed that his candidacy is rooted in sustaining the “Lamist ideology,” a political approach inspired by his father’s legacy. “I cannot deny where I come from, but this is not a chieftaincy title. It is about the future of our children,” he said.

Commenting on recent APC developments, he congratulated former Deputy Governor Moses Alake Adeyemo on his emergence as state party chairman, describing him as a unifying figure capable of stabilizing the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Acknowledging the increasing monetization of Nigerian politics, Lam-Adesina emphasized that vision and narrative remain critical. He warned that failure to invest in education and job creation could expose the South-West to social instability, drawing parallels with security challenges in parts of Northern Nigeria.

He said his immediate focus would be consultations across party structures and traditional political blocs in the state and pledged an inclusive administration that prioritizes both the affluent and the vulnerable.