A fresh political dispute appears to be unfolding within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State as Hon. Gbemileke Alagbe, popularly known as Eleniyan, has publicly challenged the continued claims by Oloye Adegoke Adegboyega regarding the party's governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 Oyo State Governorship Election.
In a statement released in June 2026, Hon. Alagbe expressed concern over what he described as persistent public representations by Oloye Adegboyega suggesting that he is the governorship candidate of the ADC for the 2027 election cycle.
According to Alagbe, such claims are misleading and capable of creating unnecessary confusion among party faithful, political stakeholders, supporters, and members of the general public who are closely monitoring developments within the party.
The former lawmaker firmly maintained that he remains the authentic and duly recognized governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, insisting that he has fulfilled all necessary requirements, obligations, and procedures stipulated by the party's structures and internal guidelines.
He emphasized that political parties thrive on orderliness, adherence to due process, and respect for established mechanisms for candidate emergence. Consequently, he called on Oloye Adegoke Adegboyega to immediately desist from making statements, appearances, or public representations that may convey the impression that he is the officially recognized ADC governorship flagbearer for the 2027 election.
Hon. Alagbe noted that such conflicting claims have the potential to undermine party cohesion and distract members from the broader objective of strengthening the ADC's position as a viable political alternative in Oyo State.
He further reiterated that the African Democratic Congress is founded on the principles of transparency, internal democracy, fairness, accountability, and respect for due process. These values, he said, have continued to distinguish the party and provide a foundation for its growing acceptance among Nigerians seeking credible political leadership.
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders across Oyo State have continued to monitor developments within the major political parties, including the ADC, which has increasingly positioned itself as a platform for progressive political engagement and governance reform.
Against this backdrop, Alagbe urged all party members and aspirants to conduct themselves responsibly and in a manner that promotes unity, discipline, and mutual respect. He stressed that personal ambitions should not be allowed to supersede party interests or create divisions that could weaken the ADC's electoral prospects.
Despite the controversy surrounding the governorship ticket, Hon. Alagbe affirmed that he remains committed to building a stronger and more inclusive political movement across the state. He pledged to continue engaging party leaders, grassroots mobilizers, youth groups, women organizations, and supporters in all zones of Oyo State as part of efforts to consolidate support for the ADC ahead of the 2027 election.
He also expressed confidence that the party would emerge stronger through adherence to its constitutional provisions and institutional processes, emphasizing that unity and discipline remain critical ingredients for electoral success.
The politician therefore advised party supporters, members of the public, and political observers to disregard any contrary claims regarding the ADC governorship candidacy and rely solely on official communications from the appropriate organs and authorities of the party.
As the race toward the 2027 governorship election gradually intensifies, political analysts believe that clarity regarding party leadership decisions and candidate recognition will be essential in maintaining public confidence and ensuring a stable political environment within the ADC.
For now, Hon. Gbemileke Alagbe insists that he remains the authentic bearer of the ADC's 2027 governorship ticket in Oyo State and has called on all stakeholders to respect the party's established processes while awaiting further official pronouncements from the relevant authorities.
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