Former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu withdraws from the APC governorship contest for Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections, following his loss of the party’s ticket. In a personally signed statement released on Thursday, he says he is stepping aside rather than continuing the legal and internal dispute linked to the APC nomination process.
While outlets agree on his withdrawal and reconciliation appeal, they differ slightly in emphasis. The Punch and Vanguard focus on Adelabu backing away from legal action and urging APC leadership to address grievances from the nomination exercise. Daily Post Nigeria frames the decision as the end of his governorship ambition after losing the ticket. Nigerian Eye adds more detail on his stated rationale, saying he does not concede “injustice,” and it follows reflection after consulting party leaders and supporters across the state.
Nigerian Eye also reports that Adelabu cites concerns about the absence of publicly declared, verifiable results, and says documentary materials and authenticated records exist that raise questions about parts of the process and outcomes. Across reports, his stated next step is to push for broader reconciliation within the APC as preparations for 2027 continue.
