IBADAN — In a decisive intervention that reshapes the political playbook in the PaceSetter State, APC FC National Captain, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly given the green light for a direct primary election to decide the club’s next captain for the 2027 Gubernatorial Cup.
Sources within the party’s technical crew confirm that the previously rumoured "consensus formation" has been permanently ruled offside. The directive from the national skipper eliminates any prospect of an automatic promotion or endorsement, setting the stage for a full-blooded, open contest for the coveted No. 9 jersey.
All six senior squad members are now confirmed to be lacing their boots for the trial. The race card features a mix of seasoned strikers and midfield generals, including two former two-time losing cup finalists.
The confirmed entrants in the APC FC Oyo dressing room are:
· Chief Adebayo Adelabu — Former two-time losing captain, currently seeking to convert third-time luck into silverware.
· Senator Teslim Folarin — Also a former two-time losing captain and veteran central figure.
· Barrister Akeem Agbaje — Attacking midfielder, known for his deep runs from the legal wing into the political box.
· Senator Sharafadeen Alli — Defensive midfielder, tasked with shielding the backline and controlling the tempo from the deep.
· Senator Fatai Buhari — Attacking midfielder with a reputation for long-range policy strikes.
· Engr. Rauf Olaniyan — Right back, bringing experience from the defensive flank into the leadership conversation.
With consensus talks now firmly in the rearview mirror, party stakeholders have been put on notice: No agreement. No shortcuts. No endorsement.
The directive is expected to trigger immediate training ground drills as the six contenders mobilize their supporters' clubs across the 33 local government zones. Political analysts describe the move as a high-risk, high-reward strategy designed to test the squad's depth and unity ahead of the main tournament kick-off.
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