The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has unveiled Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The party also unveiled its candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and state House of Assembly elections at a ceremony held at the APC state secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, on Friday.
Alli, who currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the party’s leadership and members for backing his candidacy.
He called on members who contested the governorship ticket with him to work together for the party’s victory in 2027.
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“Those who contested the governorship ticket alongside me should not be regarded as opponents but as brothers and critical stakeholders in the collective struggle for the party’s victory,” Alli said.
The APC candidate stressed the need for unity among party members, warning that internal divisions could undermine the party’s chances in the election.
“A united APC would present a stronger front and improve the party’s chances of electoral victory across Oyo,” he said.
Alli also promised to run an inclusive administration if elected, listing education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure among the sectors he would prioritise.
The party unveiled Soji Adedeji as Alli’s running mate. For the Senate, the APC presented Yunus Akintunde for Oyo Central, Hannah Ogunsean for Oyo North and Aderemi Oseni for Oyo South.
The 14 House of Representatives candidates unveiled by the party include Akeem Adeyemi for Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West; Olafiye Akinmoyede for Akinyele/Lagelu; Tajudeen Kareem for Atisbo/Saki East/Saki West; and Akinola Adekunle Alabi for Egbeda/Ona-Ara.
Others are Umar Arisekola for Ibadan North; Olatunji Olaiya for Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East; Folake Olunloyo-Oshinowo for Ibadan North West/Ibadan South West; Sarafadeen Olaoniye for Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North;, and Yusuf Osuolale for Ibarapa East/Ido;.
Also unveiled are Bosun Oladele for Irepo/Olorunsogo/Orelope; Saheed Yusuf for Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa; Olamiju Alao-Akala for Ogbomoso North/Ogbomoso South/Orire; Olusegun Odebunmi for Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere; and Tolulope Sadipe for Oluyole.
The party also unveiled candidates for all 32 Oyo State House of Assembly constituencies.
Speaking at the event, the state APC Chairman, Chief Adeyemo Alake, urged party leaders, candidates and members to close ranks and work collectively towards victory in the 2027 elections.
Alake said the candidates unveiled at the ceremony had been affirmed by the party as its flag-bearers for the 2027 general elections.
The ceremony was attended by party leaders and stakeholders, including former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; Mrs Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, wife of the late former governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi; former Oyo North Senator, Hosea Ayoola; members of the state executive; chairmen of the party across the 33 local government areas; and other supporters.
