2027: Meet Adekanmbi, Ajimobi’s ex-commissioner endorsed by Makinde for Oyo guber

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has officially endorsed Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.

Makinde made the disclosure in a Facebook post on Thursday while commenting on the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) primaries held for elective positions in Oyo State and the party’s presidential ticket.

The governor congratulated candidates who emerged from the exercise, particularly Adekanmbi, who clinched the party’s governorship ticket.

In this article, Tribune Online takes a look at what you should know about Adekanmbi.

1. Former commissioner under late Ajimobi

Adekanmbi served in the administration of late former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, where he held key positions between 2011 and 2019. He first served as Deputy Chief of Staff from 2011 to 2015 before becoming Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning from 2015 to 2019.

2. Finance and business expert

Adekanmbi is a technocrat, widely known for his background in finance, business engineering and enterprise solutions. He is a Certified SAP FI/CO Consultant and has worked across different sectors, including public service, retail, pharmaceuticals and law enforcement.

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3. Worked with global organisations

Before venturing fully into politics and public service, Adekanmbi worked with multinational firms and organisations. His experience profile includes roles at Verizon Enterprise Solutions, Accenture for BG Group and Spartan BizEng, where he worked as a business engineer and SAP expert.

4. Founder and CEO of businesses

The Ibadan-born technocrat is also an entrepreneur. He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of iNCUBhUB and Brickonstruct, positions he has held since 2019 after leaving office as commissioner.

5. Senate attempt and defection from APC to PDP

In 2023, Adekanmbi took a shot at the Oyo South Senatorial position under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, the bid was not successful. He formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in December 2025.

6. Chaired Ibadan airport upgrade committee

In July 2024, Governor Makinde appointed Adekanmbi as chairman of the 11-man committee set up for the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan. The appointment further strengthened his relationship with the Makinde-led administration despite his previous links with the APC.

7. Education

Adekanmbi studied Accounting at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State and also obtained a BSc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. He later earned an MBA in Strategy and Finance from Liverpool John Moores University and is also a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

8. Ibadan roots and family background 

Adekanmbi has often described himself as a true son of Ibadan with deep family ties to the city. In a 2018 interview with City People Magazine, he revealed that he grew up in different parts of Ibadan, including Apata, Iwo Road, and Bodija. His late father, Revd. Adekanmbi was well known in Ibadan and was a founding member of the Omo Ajorosun club, while his mother was a prominent trader in Bodija Market.