INEC displays Olooye Adegoke’s EC9 Form, name as Oyo ADC gov candidate on portal
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has displayed and posted the authentic Form EC9 confirming the name of Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State.
Reports had it that Adegoke’s Form EC9 was posted by the INEC midnight Saturday.
The name, which was displayed alongside other governorship candidates’ of political parties in different states where elections will be conducted in 2027, is in fulfilment of the timetable set by the INEC for the 2027 general elections.
INEC, in the timetable, said it would, on Saturday 29th August, display names of various governorship candidates as submitted by various political parties.
INEC will, on Saturday, February 6, 2027, conduct governorship elections. The elections will be held in Oyo and 27 other states, while state Houses of Assembly elections will take place across the 36 states of the federation.
When contacted on the development, the Media Team of Olooye Adegoke said they had no inkling of doubt even before the INEC display of Adegoke’s name that their principal was the authentic governorship candidate of the ADC in Oyo State.
“We know our principal, Olooye Adegoke, went through the governorship primaries of the ADC which was duly supervised by the INEC and came top to emerge as the Oyo State governorship candidate of the party.
“This display of our principal’s name should put to rest the claim by another aspirant that he is the candidate of the party.
“We, therefore, urge all other aspirants and their supporters to desist forthwith from any further misrepresentations and to respect the decision of the party and the position of INEC.
The ADC remains committed to providing credible leadership and good governance to the people of Oyo State. Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke is a tested leader with the capacity, vision, and experience to deliver on the mandate of rebuilding Oyo State.
“We call on our members, supporters, and the good people of Oyo State to remain calm, united, and focused as we mobilize ahead of the elections.”
