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The Digest:

Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has declared his intention to run for Oyo State governor in 2027, adopting President Tinubu's "Emi Lokan" slogan to assert his political claim. The former deputy governor of the Central Bank announced his bid during an APC stakeholders' meeting, marking his third attempt after unsuccessful runs against incumbent Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019 and 2023.

Key Points:
  • Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu declares 2027 governorship ambition
  • Adopts Tinubu's "Emi Lokan" slogan to assert political claim
  • Previously contested and lost to Governor Makinde in 2019 and 2023
  • Returned to APC in 2023 after a brief stint with the Accord Party
  • Served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
  • Vowed to lead a house-to-house campaign to reclaim Oyo for APC
  • Stated he has "paid his dues" in Oyo State politics
This political declaration reveals how ambition navigates storms not just of electoral defeat, but of party switching and the relentless pursuit of subnational power.

Sources: Punch Newspaper