Fresh Twist In Oyo Politics As Adegoke Emerges ADC Governorship Candidate

Adegoke, who holds the title Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, secured the party’s ticket after polling 16,051 votes to defeat four other contenders in the governorship primary election.

The result was officially announced by the Chairman of the ADC Primary Election Committee, Hon. Rasak Salinsile, following the conclusion of the exercise held across the state.

According to the declared results, Adegoke defeated Chief Bisi Ilaka, who came second with 11,415 votes.

Other contestants in the race included Chief Gbemilade Alagbe, who scored 241 votes; Dr. Azeez Adeduntan, who polled 155 votes; and Barrister Niyi Aborishade, who secured 67 votes.

Salinsile explained that the delay in announcing the results was due to the large size of Oyo State, noting that some results arrived late from various locations.

In his acceptance speech, Adegoke pledged to run an inclusive campaign and collaborate with other aspirants to strengthen the party ahead of the election.

He stressed the importance of unity within the party, saying collective effort would be key to victory in 2027.

“I am ready to work with everybody. We will work together. We will brainstorm together for the betterment of Oyo State,” he said.

“I will bring incremental development to Oyo State. Where the present government stops, that is where we will start.”

Meanwhile, the ADC Electoral Committee also announced the conclusion of its House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senatorial District primaries in Oyo State.

The exercise was held at the party’s state secretariat in Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan, under the supervision of the electoral committee led by Hon. Rasak Salinsile and witnessed by the party’s state leadership.

Salinsile said the committee was mandated by the national leadership of the party to conduct a transparent, credible, and inclusive primary process across the state.

He added that candidates emerged for all 32 House of Assembly seats, 14 House of Representatives constituencies, and the three senatorial districts in Oyo State.

According to him, the exercise was conducted in line with party guidelines and reflected the ADC’s commitment to internal democracy and fairness.

Party stakeholders and delegates participated actively in the process, leading to the emergence of candidates across all levels.

The electoral committee included members such as Alhaji Razaq Salinsile (Chairman), Hon. Kunle Ige (Secretary), Alhaja Kafilat Omolabake, Mr. Remi Abidogun, Barr. Taiwo Paul Oladipupo, Mr. Rotimi Johnson, Mr. Raji Musediq, Abayomi Bayode, Fatai Issa Akanmu, and Mr. Ojekunle Alabi.

The party also unveiled its senatorial candidates: Hon. Kamil Akinlabi Mudashiru (Oyo Central), Sule Kabiru Ayinde (Oyo North), and Mrs. Tanimowo Modupe Grace (Oyo South).

For the House of Representatives, candidates include Architect Lawal Basiru (Atisbo/Saki East/Saki West), Olusogo Akinyemi Akinpelu (Egbeda/Ona Ara), Hon. Daudu Akani Olalere (Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West), and others across all federal constituencies.

Similarly, House of Assembly candidates were announced across all constituencies in the state, covering Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibarapa, and other regions.

The party said the remaining candidate for Ibadan North West constituency would be announced later.