Oyo ADC Guber Candidate Adegoke Remains Despite Alagbe's Claim

• Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke remains the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State.
• Gbemileke Alagbe's claim to be the party's candidate is disputed by the ADC media team due to his suit against the party and its National Working Committee (NWC).
• The identity of a political party's candidate is determined by the applicable electoral process, authentic records, and the law.
• Adegoke emerged as the party's governorship candidate at the primary election with 16,051 votes.

Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke remains the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, despite claims by Gbemileke Alagbe that he is the party's candidate. The ADC media team questioned how Alagbe could claim to be the candidate after instituting a suit against the party and its National Working Committee (NWC). The team cited Suit No. FHC/IB/CS/67/2026, filed by Alagbe at the Federal High Court in Ibadan on June 28, 2026, which has been adjourned until September 15, 2026.

The ADC media team also pointed out that Adegoke emerged as the party's governorship candidate at the primary election with 16,051 votes. In contrast, Alagbe received only 241 votes in the same election. The results of the primary election were publicly reported by multiple media organizations, showing Bisi Ilaka with 11,415 votes and Azeez Adeduntan with 155 votes.

The identity of a political party's candidate is determined by the applicable electoral process, authentic records, and the law. This is according to the ADC's statement on the matter. The party emphasized that it has no objection to individuals exercising their lawful rights but will strongly resist any attempt to substitute propaganda or unverifiable claims for established facts.

The ADC also highlighted the importance of adhering to the electoral process and authentic records in determining a candidate's identity. This is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and preventing disputes over party candidacies.

The dispute between Adegoke and Alagbe highlights the need for clarity on party candidacies and adherence to the electoral process. Lawyers advising clients on Oyo State politics should note that the identity of a political party's candidate is determined by applicable electoral process, authentic records, and the law. This means that candidates must be recognized through legitimate means, such as primary elections or nominations.

The ADC's commitment to defending Adegoke's mandate through lawful avenues demonstrates its dedication to upholding the integrity of the electoral process.

Lawyers advising clients on Oyo State politics should note that the identity of a political party's candidate is determined by applicable electoral process, authentic records, and the law, as per the ADC's statement. They may need to advise their clients accordingly.

Source: Original reporting via AllAfrica Nigeria