The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has disqualified prominent aspirant Adebayo Adelabu from the party’s governorship race, in a dramatic development that could reshape the political battle ahead of the state elections.
Party officials announced the decision amid growing tensions within the APC over the selection process and internal power struggles ahead of the polls.
Adelabu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and one of the leading contenders in the race, was widely seen as a strong force within the party’s governorship contest. His disqualification is expected to trigger fresh controversy among supporters and party stakeholders across the state.
While the APC leadership has yet to release full details surrounding the decision, party insiders say the move followed issues linked to the screening and qualification process for aspirants.
The development marks another sign of deepening cracks within the ruling party in Oyo State, where rival camps have been battling for control ahead of the crucial governorship election.
Political observers say the fallout from Adelabu’s exclusion could significantly alter alliances and reshape the APC’s chances in the state’s increasingly competitive political landscape.
