Power Minister Adelabu Fires Back At Makinde

According to Ireporter Online, Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of exhibiting “panic and desperation” following the governor’s recent verbal attack on him. Makinde had claimed during a media briefing in Ibadan that Adelabu lacked the capacity to unify the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

In response, Adelabu’s Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, described Makinde’s allegation as baseless. The minister argued that the governor’s statement reflected “deep anxiety” as his political influence appears to wane in the face of a resurgent and unified opposition.

The statement further contended that Makinde’s remarks were “a projection of his own insecurities,” driven by the collapse of political dynamics that had previously favored him. Adelabu highlighted that the once-fractured APC, previously exploited by Makinde for electoral advantage, is now stronger and more cohesive, rallying around prominent leaders including himself, Senator Teslim Folarin, and Florence Ajimobi.

According to the statement, the governor’s apprehension has intensified due to Adelabu’s growing political influence, with several of Makinde’s key allies reportedly shifting their support to the minister.