2027 Election: Tinubu’s Minister Declares Governorship Ambition, "It is my turn"
- The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared his ambition to become the governor of Oyo State in 2027
- Adelabu said it is his turn to become the next Oyo state governor after Governor Seyi Makinde in 2027
- In a viral video, Adelabu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said God has revealed to him that he is the next Oyo state governor
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Ibadan, Oyo state - The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said it is his turn to become Oyo state governor in 2027.
Legit.ng recalls that Adelabu had earlier said he returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to help President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to extend a hand of fellowship and reconciliation with all members of the party.
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Adelabu noted that his return to the ruling APC from the Accord Party is not to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde in 2027
In a viral video, Adelabu said he has paid his dues after contesting against Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019 and 2023.
The APC chieftain said life has taught him that one may not always get what one deserves in a single attempt.
As reported by Nigerian Tribune Online, Adelabu stated this in a viral video while addressing a gathering.
The minister said his governorship ambition is driven by a genuine desire to improve the lives of the people in Oyo State.
Speaking in Yoruba, he said God has revealed that he will become the next Oyo state governor in 2027.
Adelabu said victory is not only possible but it is certain for him and the APC in the 2027 election.
“I have paid my dues. I contested alongside Seyi Makinde in 2019 and again in 2023.
“Today, I declare: it is our turn — it is my turn in 2027, as God has revealed it. Adelabu! Àwálòkàn! Penkelemesi Èmilòkàn!
“We will begin our door-to-door campaign in earnest, and by the grace of God and our collective efforts, victory is not only possible — it is certain.”
Alaafin opens up on alleged Rift with Adelabu
Recall that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, said there is no rift between him and Adelabu.
Oba Owoade, in a recent interview, accused bloggers of spreading fake news against him and his personality.
The traditional ruler recalled that the incident where people claimed he refused to shake the minister was misinformation, adding that he was not aware that the minister was extending his hands to him.
Oyo 2027: Politicians who may succeed Seyi Makinde
In a previous story, Legit.ng reported that Oyo state politics is shaping ahead of 2027 as Governor Seyi Makinde will be rounding up with his second term in office.
The battle for his successor has begun, with many political bigwigs already expressing interest in their body language.
However, there has been uncertainty about who will succeed the outgoing governor, who still has up to two years to spend in office.
Source: Legit.ng
