Oyo APC unveils Alli, 49 other candidates for 2027 elections
By Adejayan Gbenga
The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State on Friday formally unveiled its governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections, with Senator Sharafadeen Alli emerging as the party’s governorship candidate.
The unveiling ceremony was held at the APC state secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan.
Addressing party members, Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, urged other aspirants who contested the governorship ticket alongside him to work together, describing them as brothers and important stakeholders in the party’s quest for victory.
The APC candidate stressed the need for unity ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that internal division and disagreements could weaken the party’s chances. He promised an inclusive administration if elected, with education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure among his priorities.
The party also unveiled Soji Adedeji as the deputy governorship candidate, while Senator Yunus Akintunde, Hannah Ogunsean and Aderemi Oseni were presented as its candidates for Oyo Central, Oyo North and Oyo South senatorial districts respectively.
For the House of Representatives, the candidates include Akeem Adeyemi for Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West, Olafiye Akinmoyede for Akinyele/Lagelu, Tajudeen Kareem for Atisbo/Saki East/Saki West, Akinola Adekunle Alabi for Egbeda/Ona-Ara, Umar Arisekola for Ibadan North and Olatunji Olaiya for Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East.
Others include Folake Olunloyo-Oshinowo, Sarafadeen Olaoniye, Yusuf Osuolale, Bosun Oladele, Saheed Yusuf, Olamiju Alao-Akala, Olusegun Odebunmi and Tolulope Sadipe. The party also presented candidates for the 32 State House of Assembly constituencies across the state.
Speaking at the event, the APC state Chairman, Adeyemo Alake, urged party leaders, stakeholders and members to close ranks and work collectively for victory. He said the candidates unveiled had been affirmed by the party as its flag-bearers for the 2027 general elections.
