Adebayo Shittu Quits Politics After APC Primary Loss
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- Shittu lost the APC primary to Teslim Folarin, a loss he attributes to forces beyond his control.
- Rather than challenge the outcome or seek another office, Shittu chose to exit politics entirely.
- His departure removes a seasoned politician from the APC's ranks in Oyo State.
Shittu lost the APC primary to Teslim Folarin, a loss he attributes to forces beyond his control. Rather than challenge the outcome or seek another office, Shittu chose to exit politics entirely. His departure removes a seasoned politician from the APC's ranks in Oyo State.
The former minister cited divine calling as his reason for leaving, stating that politics distracted him from God's work. This narrative aligns with a pattern of Nigerian politicians invoking religion when exiting the stage. However, the timing—immediately after a primary loss—suggests political calculation as much as spiritual conviction.
Shittu's exit weakens the APC's internal opposition to Folarin and consolidates power among the party's dominant faction. With a key voice silenced, the APC risks losing grassroots support that Shittu commanded. His departure could also embolden other aggrieved party members to exit or defect.
Power Move: Shittu's religious pivot is a strategic retreat, not surrender. By framing his exit as divine will, he preserves political capital for a potential comeback under a different banner—or as a religious influencer with political weight. Watch for him to resurface as a kingmaker or critic, leveraging his newfound moral authority.
This article was edited with AI assistance for readability. Read original here.
