Adelabu Slams the ‘Defection Express,’ Says His APC Ticket Is Still Valid

As political conversations gather momentum ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has firmly rejected rumours suggesting he is preparing to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Allied People’s Movement (APM). In a strongly worded statement issued through his media aide, Femi Awogboro, Adelabu described the reports as false, mischievous and deliberately crafted to stir unnecessary political drama. OGM News NG understands that the clarification comes at a time when every handshake, meeting and photograph involving politicians is being interpreted as the beginning of another political migration season.

When Rumours Campaign Faster Than Politician(Adelabu)

If Nigerian politics awarded trophies for rumours, the latest defection claim would certainly qualify for the final. According to Adelabu’s statement, reports alleging that his personal assistant, Ajiboye Akande, met APM members to facilitate a planned switch of political parties exist only in the fertile imagination of political gossip merchants. In this satirical political landscape, even a casual greeting at a fuel station could soon be interpreted as the signing ceremony for a new political alliance.

Adelabu insisted that he remains a loyal member of the APC and continues to regard President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his political mentor. He maintained that his commitment to the party remains unchanged despite losing the recent APC governorship primary in Oyo State to Senator Sharafadeen Ali. Rather than plotting an exit, his camp says he is prepared to respect the legitimate decisions of the party leadership, reinforcing that political loyalty should not be measured by the latest social media speculation.

Nigeria’s Political Rumour Factory Remains Fully Powered

Political observers note that speculation over defections has become increasingly common as politicians position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. Across the country, shifting alliances, consultations and strategic meetings have fueled widespread discussion over who may remain with their parties and who may seek new political homes. Against that backdrop, Adelabu’s public denial appears aimed at stopping the rumour before it grows into accepted political folklore.

In true satirical fashion, one could imagine the nation’s rumour factory working overtime, producing anonymous sources faster than campaign posters. Every closed-door meeting becomes a “secret coalition,” every phone call becomes “high-level negotiations,” and every politician is allegedly “hours away” from switching parties. Adelabu’s latest statement attempts to unplug that imaginary factory, insisting there is no defection script waiting to be unveiled.

For now, Adebayo Adelabu says he remains firmly rooted in the APC despite swirling political speculation. Whether the rumour disappears or returns wearing a different disguise remains to be seen as preparations for the 2027 elections continue. OGM News NG will continue monitoring developments surrounding political realignments and provide readers with verified updates as events unfold.