Folarin Meets Adelabu In Fresh APC Reconciliation Move

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe

Ibadan, Oyo State -October 28, 2026

Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin has met with Chief Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) and reconcile aggrieved members in Oyo State.

The meeting took place at Adelabu’s residence on Tuesday night, October 27, 2026, with discussions focusing on party unity, reconciliation, grassroots mobilisation and preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Folarin disclosed the meeting in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 28, saying both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election and the success of APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.

He said they also agreed to work with other party leaders and stakeholders to revitalise the party’s structures, deepen reconciliation and strengthen grassroots engagement across Oyo State’s 33 local government areas.

The meeting comes amid efforts to bridge divisions within the Oyo APC and bring aggrieved members together ahead of the 2027 elections.

Folarin and Adelabu expressed their determination to work with other stakeholders to strengthen the party and improve its electoral prospects.

The Merit Newspaper reports that the development highlights the importance of reconciliation and unity as the APC prepares to mobilise its members and supporters across Oyo State for the next general elections.