Adegoke Remains Oyo ADC Guber Candidate, Says Media Team
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Media Team of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, on Friday, described the claim to the party’s governorship
The Media Team of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly rejected the claim made by Mr. Gbemileke Alagbe that he is the ADC governorship candidate in the 2027 general election. Alagbe recently stated this during a press conference and also unveiled Niyi Aborisade as his running mate. However, the media team pointed out that Alagbe filed a suit against the party and its National Working Committee (NWC) on June 28, 2026.
This suit, identified as Suit No. FHC/IB/CS/67/2026, was later adjourned until September 15, 2026. The team questioned the validity of Alagbe's claim, given the ongoing legal proceedings. They pointed out that it is contradictory for someone who has taken the ADC, its NWC, and others to court to simultaneously claim to be the ADC's gubernatorial candidate.
The team reiterated that Adegoke won the party's primary election with 16,051 votes, while Alagbe received only 241 votes. They urged the media, the public, and ADC members in Oyo State to disregard the false claims made by Alagbe. The team emphasized that the identity of a political party's candidate is determined by the electoral process, authentic records, and the law.
They firmly stand by Adegoke's mandate and are ready to defend it through all lawful and legitimate avenues. The team stated that they have no objection to anyone exercising their lawful rights but will strongly resist any attempt to replace facts with unverifiable claims or propaganda.
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