Adelabu rejects alleged APC consensus endorsement of Alli, warns of fallout ahead of 2027
A former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed the reported endorsement of Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus
- ...insist on direct primary in choosing party's candidate
A former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed the reported endorsement of Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Adelabu described the move by some party leaders as invalid and capable of undermining the APC’s chances in the state.
Speaking in Ibadan during a meeting with party leaders and stakeholders in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, he warned that any endorsement carried out without the consent of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the broader party structure could trigger internal crises.
He noted that the President had already indicated a preference for a direct primary process if consensus fails, stressing that any unilateral endorsement contradicts that directive.
“Any endorsement done without the consent of the state party leadership and other aspirants is null and void. It is a distortion of democratic principles and will not stand,” Adelabu said.
He cautioned that such actions could weaken party cohesion and even expose the APC to legal challenges from other aspirants who have obtained nomination forms.
Adelabu further argued that internal divisions could jeopardise the party’s prospects in the 2027 election, urging members to prioritise unity.
He maintained confidence in his ambition, pledging to contest and emerge victorious at the party’s primary before winning the governorship election.
Several party stakeholders, including Mufutau Adisa Gbayawu, Isiaka Alimi and Wale Sanusi, also distanced themselves from the alleged endorsement, describing it as lacking legitimacy.
The stakeholders called on party members to disregard the development and rally behind Adelabu, warning that divisive actions could weaken the party’s structure ahead of the elections.
