The former Minister of Power and one of the Governorship aspirants under the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State in 2027 election, Adebayo Adelabu on Wednesday, met with the APC ward executives across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state as part of his ongoing grassroots mobilisation.
Adelabu, while addressing the APC ward executives at Jogor Centre, Liberty Road in Ibadan, the state capital, stressed that strengthening the base of the party was critical to rebuilding APC and reclaiming the power come 2027.
He described the grassroots “as pillars of the party and an integral part of any successful government,” adding that “no administration can achieve meaningful development without the input and participation of people at the grassroots level.”
The PUNCH reports that Adelabu, who recently resigned from the Federal Government to pursue his governorship ambition, also met with members of the state executive council of the APC on Tuesday and formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election.
Adelabu, while addressing party executives at the APC secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, expressed confidence in securing the party’s ticket and winning the election, while rejecting moves to impose a consensus candidate.
He said the visit was aimed at formally notifying the leadership of his ambition and reaffirming his loyalty to the APC and commitment to the development of Oyo State.
His declaration followed recent endorsements of Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sharafadeen Alli, by some APC leaders as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
However, on Wednesday, the former minister noted that “ward executives remain the closest link between the party and the people, and their role in shaping policies and driving political support cannot be overlooked.”
The former minister said, “Sustainable progress in this state must begin from the communities, where the real impact of governance is felt. My vision for 2027 goes beyond winning an election but focuses on inclusive development rooted in grassroots engagement.
“I can’t do it alone. I need your (Ward Executives) support in the fulfilment of my gubernatorial ambition. I won’t disappoint you and the people of the state if elected as governor in 2027,” Adelabu promised.
He, therefore, urged the party leaders across the local governments to remain united and committed to the ideals of the progressives, stressing that APC’s victory in 2027 would depend largely on the strength and mobilisation capacity at the ward levels.
The APC governorship aspirant said, “Let me assure you that I would continue to engage you regularly and carry you along in all the party activities. Your support would be central to my campaign and governance agenda if I emerged as the party’s candidate and governor come 2027.”
Adelabu further pledged to prioritise their welfare and involvement in decision-making if elected.
In his remark, the APC leader from Akinyele Local Government, Isiaka Alimi commended the former minister for his love and respect for the party, urging party members and the people of the state to support his (Adelabu) gubernatorial ambition.
Also speaking, a party leader from Ibadan North Local Government, Wale Sanusi, called on party faithful to support him, promising that he (Adelabu) will not disappoint them if elected in 2027.
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