Appeal Court Judgment: No Shaking, We’re Forging Ahead – Adegoke

The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State for the 2027 general election, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, FCA, Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland has assured members and candidates of the party that the recent Appeal Court judgment concerning the party’s state congresses will not derail its preparations for the forthcoming elections.

Adegoke gave the assurance during an unscheduled visit to the Oyo State ADC Secretariat at Iyaganku, Ibadan, where he met with the party’s candidates for the Oyo State House of Assembly.

Addressing the gathering, the governorship candidate urged the candidates and party faithful to remain calm, focused, and steadfast, stressing that there was no cause for alarm over the legal developments.

According to him, the national leadership of the ADC has taken all necessary legal and procedural measures to safeguard the interests of the party and ensure the validity of its candidates ahead of the 2027 general election.

“There is no shaking. We are forging ahead with confidence and determination. Our focus remains on building a better Oyo State through credible leadership and people-oriented governance,” Adegoke told the candidates.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Oyo State ADC Chairman-Elect, Rt. Hon. Afees Jimoh, reaffirmed the party’s confidence in its nomination process. He explained that the ADC deliberately adopted the direct primary system for the emergence of its candidates, a process he said adequately protects their nominations and complies with the party’s guidelines.

Jimoh urged all candidates to remain united and continue engaging with the electorate, assuring them that the party’s leadership was fully committed to resolving all legal issues in accordance with due process.

The meeting ended on a note of renewed confidence and unity, as party leaders and candidates reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the ADC’s structure across Oyo State and delivering purposeful, transparent, and people-centred leadership in the 2027 elections.