Adelabu Denies Defection Rumors from APC to APM Ahead of 2027 Elections
The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Allied People’s Movement (APM) before the 2027 general elections.
The denial came after claims surfaced that Adelabu’s personal assistant, Ajiboye Akande, had been in talks with APM members to facilitate a possible defection.
Reacting to the allegations, Adelabu described the story as false and baseless, insisting that neither he nor his aide is involved in any scheme to quit the ruling party.
“He remains a committed member of the APC and continues to hold the President and National Leader of the party, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the highest regard as his political mentor,” the statement said.
The former minister also reiterated his confidence in the APC leadership and pledged to abide by legitimate decisions taken by the party.
The statement added, “Chief Adelabu believes in the party, respects its leadership, and remains committed to the democratic process. Given his well-known decency and integrity in politics, he is always prepared to respect the legitimate decisions of the party’s national leadership.”
Adelabu urged the public and his supporters to ignore the defection reports, describing them as an attempt to create unnecessary political confusion.
“Consequently, the public is urged to disregard the false narrative linking Mr Ajiboye Akande or Chief Adebayo Adelabu to any impending defection to the APM. The rumour is baseless, mischievous, and clearly intended to create confusion where none exists,” the statement concluded.
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