2027: “My Guber Ambition Is Driven By Selfless Service, Not Selfish Interest” – Adelabu
•By OYENIYI AWOJOODU
IBADAN – THE Minister of Power and 2027 governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that his ambition to lead the state is driven by selfless service and a passion to improve the lives of the people, particularly the less privileged.
Adelabu made this known during a strategic meeting with APC leaders, stakeholders, and party members in Oke-Ogun Zone 2, as part of his ongoing consultation and mobilization tour across the state.
The Minister emphasized that his desire to contest the governorship seat in the 2027 election is rooted in his commitment to the development of Oyo State and not for personal gain.
In his words Adelabu said, “My ambition is not for personal or selfish reasons. It is borne out of my love for the poor, the less privileged, and the people of Oyo State. If given the opportunity to serve as governor in 2027, I will prioritize development, unity, and the overall progress of the state.”
Oke-Ogun Zone 2 comprises six local government areas: Oorelope, Saki East, Saki West, Olorunsogo, Irepo, and Atisbo. Adelabu, who was accompanied by top APC chieftains including Hon. Abiodun Ambali (brother of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi), Alhaji Wale Sanusi, Alhaji Kola Amoo, and Alhaji Fatai Adesokan, stressed the importance of party unity ahead of the 2027 general election.
He maintained that the APC must put internal democracy first and ensure inclusiveness during the party congresses, warning against the imposition of candidates.
“A united APC owns Oyo State. PDP is only a tenant in Agodi Government House. A divided house cannot win an election. We must come together, organize ourselves, and take back our state,” he declared.
The Minister earlier met with key APC leaders from the zone, including Alhaji Sulaimon Ajibade (Saki West), Alhaji Hamed Ayinla (Olorunsogo), Alhaji Balogun Mayor Alagbada (Saki East), and Chief Lateef Ajemeje (Atisbo).
In his remarks, Hon. Kareem Abisodun, who represents Saki West, Saki East, and Atisbo Federal Constituency, praised Adelabu’s achievements in the power sector and appealed for urgent intervention in improving electricity supply in the zone. He pledged the full support of constituents for Adelabu’s 2027 ambition.
“The people of the six local governments in this zone will rally behind the APC and vote massively to return the party to power in 2027,” Abisodun assured.
Also speaking, former Oyo State Commissioner, Hon. Raji Rasaki, described Adelabu’s visit as timely, stating that Oke-Ogun Zone 2 remains a progressive stronghold that will continue to support the APC.
Similarly, Alhaji Wasiu Ajimobi expressed the support of Ibadan indigenes for Adelabu, urging the people of Oke Ogun to also support his gubernatorial aspiration.