Fresh political tension is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State following reports that former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, may face serious hurdles in securing the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the next election cycle.

Party insiders disclosed that Adelabu, who is seeking the APC governorship ticket in Oyo State, could encounter difficulties during the screening and clearance process due to unresolved issues within the party.

According to the source, the former minister may not eventually secure clearance, a development said to be fueling fresh uncertainty around his political future in the APC.

“Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who is seeking the APC governorship ticket in Oyo State, may face challenges during the clearance process. He has issues and may not be cleared,” the source stated.

The source further hinted that the former minister is already weighing political alternatives and may soon defect to an opposition party if the situation within the APC becomes unfavorable.

The latest development has intensified speculations over possible cracks within the Oyo APC as consultations, alignments and behind-the-scenes lobbying continue ahead of the party’s internal processes.

Adelabu, popularly known as “Penkelemesi,” was the APC governorship candidate in Oyo State during the 2019 election before later serving as Minister of Power under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

As of the time of filing this report, neither Adelabu nor the Oyo State chapter of the APC has officially reacted to the claims surrounding his clearance or alleged plans to join the opposition.

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has said he would be ready to serve only one term as Nigeria’s president if elected.

Naija News reports that Obi made this known during an interview on News Central TV on Wednesday.

Speaking during the interview, Obi said a single four-year term would allow him focus on stabilising the country and handling urgent national problems. According to him, the pressure and responsibility attached to leading Nigeria are too serious for anyone to remain in office longer than necessary without making real impact.

He said: “I want to be a one-term president because of stability. I would not stay a day longer than four years… even with a gun in my head.”

The former governor of Anambra State also attacked the country’s current economic situation. He claimed that the level of borrowing under the present administration had risen beyond what previous governments accumulated over the years.

Obi further said Nigeria’s condition had worsened economically and in terms of security. He argued that the nation’s standing globally had dropped in recent years and blamed poor leadership for the situation.

He also criticized the handling of insecurity across different parts of the country. Obi questioned why killings could happen in places such as Jos, Niger and Benue while national leaders remained in Abuja without immediate action.

According to him, leadership requires direct involvement during periods of crisis.

He said leaders must visit troubled areas, understand the situation firsthand and provide practical solutions instead of remaining distant from events affecting citizens.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has dismissed reports claiming he has defected to the National Democratic Congress, insisting that he remains a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Siminalayi Fubara said the reports were false and stemmed from misinformation circulating on social media and in sections of the press.

He stressed that nothing had changed regarding his political affiliation, urging the public to disregard speculation being spread online.

“I know there’s been a lot of drama in the media, one story and another. I’m a member of the All Progressives Congress, and nothing has changed,” he said.

Fubara cautioned against the spread of unverified claims, adding that public commentary should be based on confirmed facts rather than assumptions or social media interpretations.

He also urged Nigerians to avoid misrepresenting his position based on rumours.

“People should stop using whatever situation that they pick up from social media or their own interpretation of any situation to present me wrongly,” he said.

Reaffirming his stance, the governor maintained that he remains firmly in the APC.

“I have not gone anywhere. I’m still a member of the All Progressives Congress, and I remain a member,” he added.

Fubara further called for unity within the party, stressing that political engagement should be guided by collective interest rather than division or speculation.