2027: I WON’T CONTEST OYO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION – FIRS BOSS ADEDEJI
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adelabu Adedeji has stated that he won’t join the race to replace Seyi Makinde as the next governor of Oyo State in 2027.
Adedeji who had previously held cabinet position in Oyo State (Commissioner for Finance 2011-2015) has been mentioned as one of the prominent personalities likely to fill the position.
He, however, in a recent outing dispelled having such ambition, saying he only wants to focus on the task before him at the moment.
He said, “I want to use this to respond to a lot of requests, I, Zacch Adedeji will not contest for governorship election in 2027.
“I know a lot of people would not be happy about this, but everybody knows the responsibility and grace that God has given to us. I was commissioner of finance 14 years ago. And by that time, with the grace of God, we’ve done all of what God wants us to do in the state.
“He has given us that platform. So the only thing I need from you is your prayers for strength to end well with what I’m doing now. So I would not want to be distracted’. He concluded in the clip
Adedeji was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in September 2023 to head the FIRS.
More Stories
14-YEAR-OLD BOY STABBED TO DEATH ON LONDON BUS
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death in broad daylight on a London bus on Tuesday in the latest knife-crime...
POLICE DENY RELEASE OF MURDER SUSPECT IN BORNO, PROMISE THOROUGH INVESTIGATION
The Borno State Police Command has denied allegations circulating on social media that the Divisional Police Officer of Hawul Police...
APPEAL COURT REJECTS TRUMP’S BID TO DELAY HUSH MONEY SENTENCING
A New York appeals court judge on Tuesday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay this week’s sentencing in...
7 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NEW SUPER EAGLES COACH, ERIC CHELLE
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. As the...
NFF APPOINTS ERIC CHELLE AS SUPER EAGLES HEAD COACH
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles....
BURNA BOY, WIZKID, TEMS NOMINATED AT 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
The 56th NAACP Image Awards have announced their nominations, celebrating the exceptional talent of individuals who have made significant contributions...