2027: Adelabu Hosts Oyo APC Leaders, Vows to Serve Piously, Meritoriously

Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has vowed to serve both the party and the state piously and meritoriously.

Adelabu made the pledge at the ongoing all-inclusive APC meeting at Jogor Centre, Ibadan.

Adelabu, who began his prayer with a song of thanks to God and the leaders present, expressed deep appreciation to his supporters, APC leaders, and the entire party faithful across the state.

“I humbly stand before this progressive gathering to appreciate you all for your support since we commenced my 2019 governorship agenda together. I also want to officially inform you of my intention to contest the 2027 guber poll, and I count on your support more than ever before,” Adelabu said.

Adelabu hinted that he has already informed his local government, Southeast APC leaders, local government executives, and ward executives, while canvassing support for his governorship ambition.

“It’s not over until it’s over. I’m here again to solicit your mercy, to solicit your support and by His Grace, I will never let you down.

“With all senses of humility, I’m the most prepared governorship aspirant. Everyday, I write programmes, projects and policies to make life better for the good people of Oyo State. By His Grace, I will make you proud.

“Let’s save progressives. Let’s rally round each other and suppor each other. I will selflessly serve the party and state.

“Let’s protect progressives. Let’s go to the field for direct primaries to elect our standard bearers. With all our past governors’ structures, and that of me as APC governorship flag-bearer in 2019—or Sen. Teslim Folarin as 2023 gubernatorial candidate—working together, victory is ours.

Citing examples of how other Southwest states have selected their standard bearers based on consistency and steadfastness, Adelabu urged Oyo APC leaders to consider his resilience, dedication, and loyalty to the progressive leadership.

Adelabu hinted the gathering that he secured blessings of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before officially joining the race while canvassing support for Mr President ahead of 2027 presidential polls

In his remarks, Alhaji Isiaka Alimi welcomed party leaders and commended them for their steadfast leadership, urging stakeholders to intensify efforts toward protecting party ideas and electing a capable, competent, and capacious leader—whom he said Oloye Adelabu is “the best man for the job” and “the most popular guber aspirant across the all geo-political zones in the state.”

Virtues, Alimi noted, “transcend money,” and he expressed confidence that leaders will rally behind Adelabu to elect him as the next governor of Oyo State.

Hon. Lekan Adeyemo saluted leaders for managing sensitive situations facing the APC in the state and confident of victory for progressive party while urging united house.“We are the only formidable party in the state and all others are in serious problems, but still, we must not abuse this grace. So, let’s support the best, let’s support Bayo Adelabu. He has tried it twice and let’s rally round him this time around,” Adeyemo urged.

Chief Goke Oyetunji declared: “By His Grace, Bayo shall be the next Oyo governor, and Oke Ogun stakeholders shall rally round him to be the next governor.

Alhaji BAO. Oladeji stated that “Bayo Adelabu is the next governor, and God shall answer his prayer.

Deacon Adeola also stated that,“Bayo Adelabu shall be our next governor and we shall all reap the fruits of our labour.

Representative of Sen Hosea Agboola hinted that Hallelujah is fully in APC and charged leaders to work in unison across all local councils.

Alhaji Abu Gbadamosi prayed for Adelabu’s success and charged APC leaders to remain united.

Alhaji Mufutau Adisa Gbayawu also commended the leaders and prayed for Adelabu’s electoral success.

Also in Attendance were Chief Bayo Sanda, Elder Biyi Ademola, Alh. Wale Gbadamosi, Chief Goke Oyetunji, among several others.

Also present were Hon. Muili Oluokun, Alhaja Juwon, Hon. Diran Ogundijo, Alh. Jeleel Oyinloye (Rep Hallelujah), Alhaji Rasheed Folarin, Baba Owoade, Baba Mayor, Mrs Mabel Williams and others.