Adelabu Declares Intention To Run For Oyo Governorship Election

追加: 2026-05-13

[00:00:03]All roads literally leads to Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan. Venue of the official declaration of intent for the Oyo governorship seat by the immediate past Minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu.

[00:00:16]The event drew an impressive crowd of supporters who came from all the 33 local government areas of Oyo state.

[00:00:33]The scorching sun notwithstanding, Adelabu's supporters turned up expressing their solidarity and trust in his ability to lead a party to victory and bring good governance to Oyo state.

[00:00:54]In his declaration, the former minister notes that the 2019 election alliance that robbed him of victory was just a delay in destiny and has emboldened him to return for the same purpose, which is to contest for the number one seat of Oyo state.

[00:01:11]I offer myself not as a perfect man, but as a prepared leader.

[00:01:19]I have prepared for this job since 2016.

[00:01:25]May the almighty Allah crown our efforts.

[00:01:30]Not merely as a politician, but as a servant, offering myself to serve you.

[00:01:38]Not merely as an aspirant, but as a committed progressive, determined to deliver results and revive the SPIRIT OF THE PROGRESSIVES. Adelabu notes that his focus is on economic revival, shared prosperity through inclusive growth, job creation as well as creating an environment where security would be driven by modern technology. He however underscored the need for unity among the APC fold. I have a message for the people of Oyo State.

[00:02:13]This election in 2027 is not merely about politics.

[00:02:19]It is about the future of our children.

[00:02:23]It's about jobs for our youths.

[00:02:26]It's about safer communities.

[00:02:28]It's about better schools.

[00:02:31]It's about stronger health care.

[00:02:33]It's about inclusive governance. It's about restoring dignity to every citizen.

[00:02:48]This declaration makes it the second from the APC family in the bid to return to our good government house after eight years of PDP at the helm of affairs.

[00:02:59]Bukola Olayiwola, Channels Television News.