The drive towards the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State gained momentum as prominent leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) paid a strategic visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his home residence, Ikoyi, Lagos State, where Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli was presented as the party’s preferred governorship candidate.
The delegation, comprising influential figures within the Oyo APC, included former Deputy Governor Chief Iyiola Oladokun, Senator Ayo Hamzat Adeseun, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, Hon. Soji Adedeji, Hon. Olugbenga Olayemi, the Oyo State APC Chairman, alongside other notable party leaders and stakeholders.
Sources at the meeting disclosed that discussions centered on the future of the APC in Oyo State, party unity, and preparations for the next electoral cycle. The stakeholders reportedly used the opportunity to reaffirm their confidence in Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli’s leadership capacity and electability.
Speaking with journalists after the engagement, the Oyo State APC Chairman left no room for speculation regarding the party’s position, declaring emphatically: “Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli is our candidate.”
The statement has since generated excitement among party faithful, with many describing it as a strong indication of the growing consensus around Senator Alli’s governorship ambition.
Political observers view the visit to President Tinubu as a significant step in consolidating support within the party and strengthening APC’s readiness for future electoral contests in Oyo State.
The stakeholders also stressed the importance of unity among party members, urging all blocs and interest groups within the APC to work together in the collective interest of reclaiming power in the state.
The meeting ended on a positive note, with party leaders expressing optimism that a united APC, backed by experienced and tested leadership, would be well-positioned to achieve victory in future elections.
