•••Seeks Unity To Reclaim Power From PDP

– The Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has met All Progressive Congress (APC) leaders and stakeholders in Ogbomoso and Oyo geopolitical zone of Oyo State.

According to him, the meeting was part of his consultations across geopolitical zones in the state towards realization of his gubernatorial ambition as the governor of the state come 2027.

Adelabu, who was accompanied by leaders of the party from Ibadan also visited the tomb (Masouleum) of former governor of the state, late Adebayo Alao-Akala in his Ogbomoso residence to paid his respect.

Speaking in Ogbomoso at the residence of one of the leaders of the party in Ogbomoso zone, Sen. Ayoade Adeseun, Adelabu seeked support of members of the party towards realisation of his gubernatorial ambition.

He pleaded for forgiveness from aggrieved members of the party, saying what all members of the party should be concern is how the party will come back to power in 2027.

He said, I’m here to tell you that i want to contest for governor of Oyo State in 2027, I’m ready to put to test all experience I’ve gathered from the past two elections. I’m not against other zones becoming governor of Oyo state, all I know is that God time is the best.

“Ogbomoso is very important in Oyo State election, I’m here to seek for your support and backing, i’m happy to see that all the factions in Ogbomoso are now one.”

Adelabu also called on people in the zone to support the re-election of President Tinubu’s for more dividends of democracy.

“This is another turn of Yoruba’s to sever their two terms as President of Nigeria, Nigeria has alot to benefit if Tinubu is re-elected.

“Ogbomosho has benefited alot from Tinubus government, Zacheus Adedeji, one of your sons was appointed by President Tinubu as FIRS chairman, Sunday Dare was also appointed as a Special Adviser on Strategic Communications to the President, Bolaji Tunji was also appointed by me as my Special Adviser on Media and Strategic Communications, Tinubu will do more if allowed to serve his two term.”

In their separate remarks, Sen. Ayoade Adesun and son of former governor of the state, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala urged members of the party to come together and ensure emergence of APC in 2027.

The duo said members of the party needs to prepare, ready, and work to ensure that APC come back to power in the state in 2027.

Speaking with APC leaders, stakeholders and members in Oyo town, Adelabu pleaded for their support, saying he will run all inclusive government where everybody will be involved in governance of the state and no one will left behind if he become governor of the state in 2027.

“I’m here for people to know that no one can impose anybody, I want to work and prove to our party members that I’m up to the task, I want to show them that I can withstand and survive competition and come out victorious.

“Oyo is like a second home to me, my supporters, followers, associates and allied are all here, they have been supporting me in the past and they are ready to support me again.”

“I will give what is due to Oyo, Oyo zone deserve better treatment because it is symbolic, Oyo is historical, symbolic and blessing to the entire state.”

Also, the lawmaker representing Afijo/Atiba /Oyo East /Oyo West Federal Constituency, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi said Adelabu is determined to fight for the governorship ticket of the party and govern the state, that is why he is reaching out and consulting across the state.