Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race in Oyo State following his defeat in the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary.
Adelabu announced his decision in a statement signed on Thursday titled, ‘APC Nomination Process in Oyo State: Closing the Contest, Not Conceding the Injustice’.
The former minister said his withdrawal was not an acceptance of the alleged injustice that trailed the primary, but a product of deep reflection and strategic reassessment of developments within the party.
He said he took a short vacation abroad after “the intensity and challenges” of the past months before returning to consult with party leaders and supporters across the state.
According to him, the consultations reviewed concerns raised by party members, aspirants and stakeholders over senatorial, House of Representatives, state assembly and governorship nominations.
“We agreed that the absence of publicly declared and verifiable results has understandably generated serious concerns about the transparency, credibility and integrity of the nomination process,” he said.
Adelabu added that “substantial documentary materials, authenticated collation records and video evidence exist which, in our considered view, raise serious questions about aspects of the process and the eventual outcomes.”
He did not announce his next political move.
