May 26, 2026
By Adeola Badru
A prominent Ibadan traditional chief and businessman, Chief Taofeek Adegoke, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.
Adegoke secured victory at the party’s governorship primary election held on Saturday evening, defeating other aspirants, including Adebisi Ilaka, in a keenly contested exercise witnessed by party stakeholders and delegates across the state.
Announcing the results, Chairman of the Screening Committee, Rasak Salinsile, disclosed that Adegoke polled 16,051 votes to emerge victorious, while Ilaka garnered 11,415 votes. Gbemileke Alagbe came third with 241 votes.
