2027: Adelabu Mobilises APC Support, Rejects Oyo Consensus Candidate Claim

2027: Adelabu Mobilises APC Support, Rejects Oyo Consensus Candidate Claim

Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to support his governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 elections, while also dismissing reports of any consensus candidate endorsed by the party leadership.

Adelabu made the appeal on Saturday during a meeting with party leaders, members and supporters in his constituency, Ibadan South East Local Government Area, where he formally sought backing for his governorship bid.

The former minister said the visit was part of consultations ahead of his formal submission of expression of interest and nomination forms, adding that he had already purchased the forms at a cost of ₦50 million.

He told supporters that he had resigned from his ministerial position to fully pursue his political ambition and presented his nomination form to them for approval before proceeding further in the race.

According to him, the decision to contest was based on earlier encouragement from party members who urged him to step down from his federal appointment and join the governorship race.

Adelabu also dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had endorsed any aspirant as a consensus candidate in Oyo APC, insisting that no such arrangement exists.

He maintained that the president’s position was for aspirants to either reach a consensus or go through a direct primary election, describing any claim of a secretly endorsed candidate as false.

The former minister further stated that the APC operates as a structured democratic party where decisions are not made in secrecy, adding that party members will ultimately determine the flagbearer through established processes.

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Adelabu, who described himself as a loyal member of the ruling party, said political developments within the APC should not be misrepresented or used to mislead members.

He noted that similar internal contestations had occurred in other states such as Lagos and Ogun, stressing that such processes are normal in a democratic party structure.

The governorship hopeful said he would formally notify the Oyo APC leadership of his ambition during a scheduled visit to the party secretariat on Tuesday, May 5.

He also disclosed plans to officially declare his governorship ambition on Tuesday, May 12, at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, where he is expected to address party stakeholders, ward leaders, women groups and youth representatives.

Adelabu urged APC members to remain united and ensure they obtain their party identification and voter cards, which he described as essential tools for electoral success in 2027.

Political activities within the Oyo APC have intensified in recent months as aspirants begin consultations ahead of the party’s primaries, with internal discussions ongoing on zoning and nomination procedures.

2027: Adelabu Mobilises APC Support, Rejects Oyo Consensus Candidate Claim