Folarunso Alagbede
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), Zaccheus Adedeji, has ruled out plans to contest the Oyo State governorship seat in the 2027 general election.
Adedeji said he was only interested in his current job as the Executive Chairman of FIRS, despite being tipped by some political elements in Oyo, his home state, as Governor Oluseyi Makinde’s successor.
He pleaded to be left alone to focus on his tax job, noting that those behind speculations that he is interested in the governorship poll are entitled to their opinion.
Speaking during the New Year service at his church in Iwo Ate, Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area of Oyo State on Thursday, Adedeji said he knows that his decision would hurt his supporters.
It would be recalled that Adedeji once served as Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State.
While clearing the air, the tax boss said he did his best when he served as Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
He stressed that he needs prayers from his supporters to succeed in his current job.
Adedeji said, “I want to use this opportunity to respond to a lot of requests. 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. 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.”
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