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Oyo State political candidacy disputes

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Political activity in Oyo State is intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections, marked by legal disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A lawsuit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenges the party’s nomination of Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, whom the ADC submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in on August 5, 2026. The litigation involves claims from aspirants including Dr. Gbemileke Alagbe and Dr. Aze Aze Adeduntan regarding the authentic candidacy. ~~While~~ The suit names the ADC ~~leadership maintains~~ leadership, INEC, and Adegoke as ~~their candidate,~~ respondents. While the Oyo Youth Alliance (OYA) noted that legal ~~proceedings name both~~ documents suggest Adegoke is the individual recognized by the national leadership, the dispute remains unresolved. The internal conflict escalated on September 8, 2026, when ADC members marched through Ibadan to protest the disputed ticket. Demonstrators carried placards calling for “internal democracy” and demanded justice for Dr. Alagbe, whom they claim is the legitimate candidate following the party's primary. They have urged both the party leadership and INEC ~~as respondents.~~ to intervene. Concurrently, the African Action Congress (AAC) is expanding its organizational structure across local government areas to position itself as a primary opposition ~~force~~ force. AAC Chairman Kayode Babayomi stated the party is expanding across all local government areas in Oyo State, claiming the ~~state.~~ AAC is the “only party fully prepared” for the upcoming elections.

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