Gov’ship: We’re not adopting zoning in Oyo state – ADC
Zoning
By Suleiman Shehu
Ibadan, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, has said that it is not interested in zoning its governorship position.
The party’s state Publicity Secretary, Mr Bimpe Adelowo disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan.
Adelowo said the party would be fair to its governorship aspirants to enable the best candidate to emerge.
“Our party is looking at merit, the best and not on this frivolous, sentimental agenda of zoning.
“We want the best for Oyo state, for Nigeria, and for every sector of Nigeria, so, where ever that the best can come from, that is our focus,” he said.
Adelowo said that zoning the governorship position to Oke-Ogun would not serve a good purpose if the person that emerged from that zone could not deliver good governance.
He said the party want somebody that could implement party manifestos, policies and programmes, and also deliver dividend of democracy to residents .
He commended residents for their endurance in spite of challenges under the Gov. Seyi Makinde PDP-led government in the state.
“You can see what happened on the issue of circular roads in the state. That alone is enough to throw Oyo state into chaos but the people of still showed resilience and love for society.
“They didn’t want any violence, their protest was peaceful. No wanton destruction of any property,”he said.
He urged the people of the state to be hopeful and contribute to the process of electing ADC candidates in all positions in the state to represent them in 2027.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Remi Koleoso/Chioma Ugboma
