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Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed speculations suggesting that Senator Sharafadeen Alli has emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.
Adelabu, through his Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, said such insinuations are typical during a politically charged period.
There were earlier speculations on Tuesday that the party had adopted consensus candidates in Oyo, Lagos, and Ogun States.
However, Adelabu, who is one of the governorship aspirants on the platform of the APC in Oyo State, maintained that the party has yet to pick a candidate in the state.
He added that political actors often push narratives to gain attention and remain relevant.
“You see, at a time like this, especially when nominations are approaching, there will be many speculations, and that is normal in politics.
“My principal did not say he will not contest the gubernatorial election. People will want to promote ideas just to create confusion.
“And in progressive politics, there is orderliness. There is also hierarchy, so all these factors will come into play. All those things are just media hype,” he said.
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