ADC Candidate Alagbe Claims Exclusion from INEC List

Gbemileke Alagbe, a governorship candidate under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleged that he won the party's primary election but was not included in the final list submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Alagbe accused former Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola of imposing Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke as the candidate instead of him.

He stated, “By every standard, I won the primary. But by INEC’s miracle, my name was not on the list they submitted.” Alagbe claimed this exclusion was part of a plot to sideline him despite having the support of delegates from four local governments.

He has petitioned both the ADC's national leadership and INEC, providing evidence such as result sheets and video recordings to support his claim. Alagbe expressed concern over the confusion among party members and called for intervention to ensure the rightful candidate is recognized before the 2027 elections.