Bayo Adelabu, who wants to be the governor of Oyo State for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied that President Bola Tinubu and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, have backed any candidate in the run-up to the 2027 governorship election.
Adelabu made the point clear on Thursday in Ibadan, where he spoke to party members and supporters right after getting back from Abuja.
The former Minister of Power said that reports that Tinubu had supported a certain candidate were false and told party members to ignore them.
He said, “President Tinubu has not backed any consensus candidate, and anyone who wants to run for governor can do so.”
Adelabu said, “Asiwaju is the President of Nigeria, in charge of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.” This shows how important the President’s job is on a national level. He is in charge of 774 local governments. He is the president of nearly 3,000 wards. So, he won’t support or be particularly interested in anyone.
Adelabu also said that Tinubu had told party members to either agree on a candidate or hold primaries.
Tinubu Told Us To Meet As A Group
“He (Tinubu) told us all to meet as a party, come to an agreement with important people on the ground, and if we can’t reach an agreement, we should go for a direct primary,” he said.
Adelabu said that reports that the Olubadan had backed a candidate were false.
“I don’t believe the report that Olubadan supports an aspirant. I think it’s just a rumor.” He said, “Olubadan is the father of all, no matter what your status or political beliefs are.”
People remembered that Adelabu recently left his job as Minister of Power to focus on his goal of becoming governor.
The candidate promised that if he is elected, he will run an administration that is open to everyone and puts the needs of all residents first.
He said, “My goal to become governor of Oyo in 2027 is not to make money for myself or help APC members, but to help the people of Oyo.”
He went on to say, “My government will be for the people, including the poor, women, young people, and people who live in the state.”
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