The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, has dismissed rumors suggesting he plans to run for the Oyo State governorship in 2027.
Adedeji, who served as Oyo State’s Commissioner for Finance from 2011 to 2015, has often been mentioned as a potential successor to Governor Seyi Makinde, whose tenure will conclude at the end of his second term in 2027.
Addressing the speculation, Adedeji made it clear he is not entering the political race, stating that his focus remains on his current role as FIRS chairman, a position he has held since his appointment by President Bola Tinubu in September 2023.
“I want to use this opportunity to respond to the numerous requests and speculations about my intention to contest the governorship election in Oyo State in 2027,” Adedeji said. “I, Zacch Adedeji, will not contest for the 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.”
Adedeji’s statement aims to put an end to the widespread rumors and reaffirm his commitment to his leadership responsibilities at the federal tax agency.
