ADC Primary: Adegoke Defeats Ilaka, Others to Clinch Oyo Governorship Ticket

Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Oyo State after defeating other aspirants in the party’s primary election.
Adegoke, a prominent traditional chief in Ibadan, secured a victory over contenders, including Adebisi Olopoeyan Ilaka, in the keenly contested exercise.
Announcing the results, Chairman of the screening committee, Rasak Salinsile, said Adegoke polled 16,051 votes to emerge the winner of the primary.
Ilaka came second with 11,415 votes, while Gbemileke Alagbe secured 241 votes to finish third.
Former Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Azeez Adeduntan, polled 155 votes, while Niyi Aborisade scored 67 votes in the exercise.
With the outcome of the primary, Adegoke will now fly the ADC flag in the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.