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The 99th Minute Decision; How Oba Otudeko, Tinubu Secured Oyo APC’s Guber Ticket For Bayo Adelabu
The roles of the godfathers cannot be undermined in the game of politics, if you doubt this ask Bayo Adelabu, a former Central Bank Deputy-Governor and the APC’s governorship candidate for Oyo State in 2019.
Those in the know hinged his victory to the power of his godfathers who intervened at the last minute to seal the deal that got him the ticket.
The game changer was the late meeting between businessman, Obafoluke Otudeko and the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi that sealed the deal that got Bayo Adelabu the ticket.
An insider revealed to papermacheonline that Governor Ajimobi had already found his choice in KPMG topshot, Joseph Tegbe and he had made this known to party chieftains.
Tegbe, a close ally of the Governor was said to have been the most confident of the aspirants as he was said to have met Governor Ajimobi who had assured him of the direction the party is heading.
The source also hinted that the major reason given by top politician, Bayo Alao-Akala who backed down from the primaries was that Ajimobi had imposed his choice, Tegbe on the party.
Some 24 hours before the election, the pendulum swung! The calculation changed and Tegbe’s dream was dashed while the jubilation went to Adelabu’s camp.
An insider disclosed that a meeting between Governor Ajimobi and businessman, Obafoluke Otudeko changed the formation.
The closed door meeting was between Ajimobi, Otudeko and Adelabu.
It was their that the businessman assured Ajimobi of Adelabu’s total loyalty.
The source even claimed that the Governor wrote down some request and an agreement which was signed by both parties.
Otudeko who was late business mogul, Alhaji Azeez Arisekola’s best friend was said to have reminded the Governor of the contribution of the late islamic scholar in his emergence as the Governor and he also said Ajimobi’s endorsement of Adelabu would have been Arisekola’s biggest wish.
At the Adamasingba stadium of the primaries, the Governor sent a powerful message to the party hierarchy and all other contenders who all backed out of the race except legal luminary, Niyi Akintola who insisted the voting must continue.
After much persuasion and pleas, Akintola mounted the rostrum and announce his withdrawal in a touching remarks.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria who like Osinbajo and Akeredolu were legal counsels to the APC disclosed that his decision to back down was as a result of a call he just received from a very powerful party member from Lagos (Tinubu) and he hinted ‘this is a man I can not say no to’.
A recent viral moment has unexpectedly stirred the political waters for Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu’s 2027 gubernatorial bid in Oyo State. Here’s how it unfolded—and the fallout that followed:
An audio featuring Ibadan socialite, Chief Akinade Fijabi and an unidentified young man surfaced online.
In the audio, Fijabi, an Ibadan high Chief and singer, Wasiu Ayinde’s closest ally bared his thoughts on political bearings in Oyo State and centred it round the Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu.
The audio quickly gained traction, sparking laughter and debate across social media platforms in Oyo and beyond.
The audio briefly overshadowed Adelabu’s image and critics seized the moment to question his ability, business sense and highlight potential vulnerabilities in managing grassroots affairs.
Even before the audio, Adelabu’s return to APC and flirtation with a 2027 run had unsettled internal party dynamics. The audio gave fuel to factions already uneasy about his rapid elevation and perceived attempt at imposition.
APC hardliners and youth groups, who’ve openly criticized the party’s handling of aspirants like Adelabu, echoed that the viral moment underscores deeper frustration about favoritism .
Adelabu’s allies are downplaying the audio, arguing that public interactions reflect openness and a grassroots presence and qualities essential for statewide appeal. They’ve also pointed to his achievements, including boosting national grid capacity, as evidence of credible leadership .
Fijabi in the audio also shed some lights based on what he termed ‘reliable information’ on Governor Makinde’s Presidential ambition, claiming it was a plot to collapse the PDP in Oyo State for President Tinubu with an agreement that the Governor would be granted the request to install a successor.
The clip audio shifted part of the conversation from Adelabu’s technocratic record to his public persona. Analysts say managing optics now matters more than ever for his brand.
Late Governor Ajimobi’s first child, Bisola is dead!
News filtered in early Thursday, March 27, 2025 that Bisola,42 died after a brief illness in the United Kingdom.
The late woman before her death was the special adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu.
Married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi, their marriage is blessed with three children.
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