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Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have endorsed Sharafadeen Alli, senator representing Oyo South, as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
The decision was reached on Friday at a stakeholders’ meeting held in the Samonda area of Ibadan, the state capital.
In attendance were several APC stakeholders, including Ayo Adeseun, a former senator; Fatai Ibikunle, director of the South West Development Commission; Akin Oke, a former Oyo APC chairman; and Akin Olajide, a former secretary to the state government (SSG).
Addressing the gathering, Adeseun said the meeting was convened to affirm Alli’s emergence as the party’s preferred candidate, noting that the decision followed a series of consultations with the President, Bola Tinubu.
He indicated that the president had expressed support for Alli, adding that his position as party leader carries significant influence and should be respected by members.
“Mr. President remains the leader of our party, and his opinion on who flies the party’s flag must be given due consideration,” Adeseun said.
Also speaking, Ibikunle said he had engaged Tinubu on the matter and confirmed the president’s backing for the senator, urging other aspirants within the party to align with the decision in the interest of unity ahead of the polls.
In his response, Alli thanked party leaders and members for the endorsement and assured them of an inclusive style of governance if elected.
Meanwhile, Adebayo Adelabu remains one of the aspirants seeking the party’s ticket.
He recently stepped down as Minister of Power to pursue his governorship ambition in the state.
