The immediate past Minister of Power and a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed reports alleging that he is planning to defect to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing the claims as false and politically motivated.
In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, Adelabu said the reports were baseless and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish his political reputation.
According to the statement, Adelabu has neither contemplated nor authorised any move to the SDP or any other political party.
Awogboro noted that the APC governorship primary process has not been concluded and no official result has been declared, making the defection claims entirely unfounded.
He maintained that Adelabu remains a loyal and committed member of the APC, stressing that no amount of propaganda or political speculation would alter his allegiance to the party.
The statement further emphasized that Adelabu’s political ambition has never been driven by desperation, describing him as a seasoned public servant and administrator who has earned leadership positions through competence, integrity and dedication.
It added that suggesting the former minister would seek political relevance through a hurried defection was both misleading and disrespectful, given his record of service in both the public and private sectors.
Awogboro urged those behind the rumours to focus on presenting their own political credentials rather than attempting to gain attention through what he described as fabricated stories.
He also called for issue-based politics in Oyo State, warning against the spread of falsehood and propaganda capable of distracting from meaningful political discourse.
The statement demanded an immediate retraction of the reports and an unreserved apology from those responsible, warning that Adelabu’s legal team is reviewing the matter and may pursue legal action if the allegations continue to circulate.
It concluded that Adelabu remains focused on his vision for Oyo State, committed to the ideals and processes of the APC, and determined not to be distracted by what it described as politically motivated fabrications.
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