Adebayo Adelabu won the Oyo APC Gubernatorial primary election after all aspirants bow out.

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One of the All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial aspirants, Chief Niyi Akintola, said he pulled out of the race against the wish of his immediate family members.

While announcing his withdrawal, the legal luminary said he withdrew because he felt cheated.

“I have not really benefited anything from my struggle.
“I am taking this decision against the wish of my immediate family. I have listened to the advice of our party leaders.”

His withdrawal thereby make Bayo Adelabu becomes the gubernatorial candidate of the ruling party.


Location: Ibadan, Nigeria

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