Chief Adebayo Adelabu has dismissed rumours that he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), calling the claims false, baseless and deliberately misleading. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, Adelabu said he had not contemplated, initiated or authorised any move to leave the APC for any other party. He stressed that the APC gubernatorial primary process in Oyo State has not concluded and no official result has been declared, making the reports unfounded.
Adelabu described the stories as a fabrication aimed at tarnishing his political reputation and gaining relevance through his name. He affirmed his continued commitment to the APC and his political ambition, stating that his focus remains on engaging with the people of Oyo State on key issues. According to the statement, his legal team is reviewing the situation and may take legal action against those spreading the allegations.
The former Minister of Power remains a prominent figure in the lead-up to the 2027 gubernatorial election in Oyo State. His statement emphasized that he is still actively involved in the APC's internal processes and has no intention of abandoning the party at this time.
Chief Adebayo Adelabu denies planning to defect to the SDP despite speculation, even as he acknowledges no APC primary result has been declared. His legal team is reviewing potential action against those spreading the reports, which he calls defamatory. The timing of the rumour suggests an attempt to disrupt his campaign ahead of the 2027 election. Adelabu's need to issue a formal denial shows how quickly unverified claims can gain traction in the political space.
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