In a surprising turn of events, Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has announced his decision to part ways with the Accord Party and make a grand return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This unexpected move has set the stage for a political showdown as the 2023 governorship elections in Oyo State loom on the horizon.
Adelabu, who had initially defected from the APC to contest under the banner of the Accord Party, sent shockwaves through the political landscape with his recent decision to rejoin the APC. In a letter dated December 6, addressed to the state chairman and leaders of the party in Oyo State, Adelabu outlined his plans to officially declare his return at a ceremony slated to take place at the APC Secretariat in Oke Ado on December 15, 2023.
The letter, brimming with anticipation, expressed Adelabu’s eagerness to realign with the APC, stating, “I hereby write to notify the State Executive and leaders of All Progressive Party Congress (APC), Oyo State, of my intention to officially announce my return to our Great Party at a ceremony to be held at the Party Office in Oke-Ado on 15th December, 2023.”
Adelabu also reflected on his previous departure from the party, highlighting the circumstances that led to his initial exit. He acknowledged the crisis that engulfed the party during his absence, remarking, “You will recall that I left the party alongside my faithful and loyal followers at the peak of the crisis rocking the party emanating from the manner the state congress and consequently the primary elections were administered.”
The minister elaborated on his decision to return, revealing that consultations with national leaders and executives had paved the way for his comeback. He emphasized, “However, having consulted with our National Leaders and National Executive, I have decided to return to the Party. My first demonstration of this was a courtesy visit to the Party National Chairman where we agreed on the imperatives of my return to the party.”
As Adelabu charts this momentous course, he emphasized his commitment to collaborating with the State Executive, Party Leaders, and entire party members to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President and the party. Furthermore, he articulated his aspirations for the installation of an APC-led Government at the state level in 2027, with a singular focus on propelling unprecedented development in Oyo State.
The ripple effect of Adelabu’s reentry into the APC is sure to reverberate throughout the political landscape, amplifying the stakes of the impending governorship elections in Oyo State. With all eyes trained on the unfolding drama, the political theater in Oyo State is poised to witness an enthralling spectacle as Adelabu’s bold move sets the stage for an electrifying political showdown.
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