The Digest:
Adebayo Adelabu, the immediate past minister of power, has rejected the endorsement of Sharafadeen Alli as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. Speaking at an APC meeting in Ibadan on Saturday, Adelabu said he secured President Bola Tinubu's approval to pursue his governorship ambition before resigning as minister. He described claims that Tinubu had endorsed Alli as "telling lies," stating that the president told him he would explore consensus, but if not possible, they would go through a direct primary. Adelabu added that if Tinubu endorses anyone, it would be him.
Key Points:
- A direct clash looms between Adelabu and Alli for the Oyo APC governorship ticket.
- Adelabu claims he has Tinubu's backing, directly contradicting other party leaders.
- The president's true preference remains unclear as both sides claim his support.
- A consensus arrangement appears unlikely, pointing toward a direct primary.
- Oyo APC faces internal division just months before the 2027 elections.
Watch whether Tinubu clarifies his position and how the Oyo APC primary resolves the conflicting claims.
Sources: Vanguard
