Former Power Minister Adelabu Denies Rumours of Defecting from APC to SDP Ahead of 2027 Elections
The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has rejected reports suggesting he intends to abandon the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) before the 2027 general elections.
The denial followed online rumours on Tuesday that claimed the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria had finalised plans to leave the APC for the SDP.
Adelabu described the story as false, baseless, and deliberately fabricated to mislead the public.
He stressed that he remains a loyal member of the ruling party and has no intention of defecting to any other political platform.
In his statement he said, “Those behind this rumour should understand that Chief Adelabu remains a committed and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and no amount of falsehood, propaganda, wishful thinking, or political mischief can alter that reality.”
His team added that linking him to a non‑existent defection agenda is disrespectful and should be condemned by well‑meaning Nigerians.
“The attempt to link Chief Adelabu with a non‑existent defection agenda is therefore highly disrespectful and should be condemned by all well‑meaning members of the public. It is nothing more than a calculated effort to generate media attention and create an artificial political trend where none exists,” the statement continued.
He urged his supporters and APC members in Oyo State to ignore the rumour, reiterating that his focus remains on party activities.
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