Oyo Guber APC primary: Former Nigeria’s power minister Adelabu takes an early lead as collation begins

Early results from the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Oyo State show that former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has taken an early lead across several of the state’s 351 wards.

The Daily Post reports that 11 aspirants, including Adelabu, were screened for Thursday’s APC gubernatorial primary in Oyo State.

According to the screened aspirants, eight Ibadan indigenes and three others are competing to replace Seyi Makinde as governor of Oyo State.

The Daily Post gathered from the exercise across various local government areas that Adelabu has recorded impressive performances in key voting centres.

Reports from the field suggest widespread support for the former minister among party leaders and grassroots members alike.

However, tension remains high across the state as supporters of various aspirants await the official declaration of the ward‑by‑ward results.

In several wards, jubilant supporters of the former minister were already seen celebrating and chanting solidarity songs as preliminary figures filtered out from the local collation points.

The primary is a critical stepping stone ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, as the APC aims to reclaim the Pace Setter State.