Supporters of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, staged a protest on Wednesday at the Oyo State secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, demanding that the party adopt a direct primary process for the selection of its governorship candidate.
Protest at APC Secretariat
The demonstrators gathered at the party secretariat amid growing concerns over alleged plans to impose a consensus candidate ahead of the governorship election. The protest comes as the APC prepares to release the list of aspirants cleared to contest for the party's governorship ticket.
Demands for Transparency
According to information shared by Nigerian Affairs Journal, the protesters insisted that all aspirants should be allowed to test their popularity through a transparent primary election process. They called on the party leadership to ensure fairness and credibility in the selection process to avoid internal divisions ahead of the election.
Observers believe the development may deepen political tension within the APC in Oyo State as consultations and alignments continue among key stakeholders ahead of the governorship race. Party officials had yet to issue an official response to the protest as of the time of filing this report.
Related Incident in Osun State
In a separate development, the Accord party has condemned the killing of Kolade Eluyera, son of its Woman Leader in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun state. The party described the incident as barbaric and politically motivated ahead of the August 2026 governorship election. The deceased was attacked and killed on Friday, May 8, near Onireke Mosque in Ikire, in what the party believes was an attempt to intimidate its members.
