Alli inaugurates ex-deputy governors, senators into Oyo APC campaign council

By Adejayan Gbenga

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State Senator Sharafadeen Alli has inaugurated an Apex Campaign Council comprising former deputy governors, serving and former senators, and other prominent party leaders ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The inauguration took place on Monday at the party’s campaign office in Dandaru, Mokola, Ibadan, as the APC intensified preparations for the forthcoming election.

Those inaugurated include former deputy governors Moses Alake Adeyemo, who is the APC state chairman; Iyiola Oladokun; and Taofeek Arapaja. Other members are former senators Olufemi Lanlehin, Ayoade Adeseun and Hosea Agboola.

The council also comprises the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Adesoji Adedeji; Director-General, Yemi Aderibigbe; his deputy, Sola Ogunbode; former First Lady Olukemi Alao-Akala; Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle; and Mrs. Hannah Ogunesan.

Speaking at the inauguration, Alli pledged to run an inclusive administration if elected governor, assuring residents that his government would serve their interests irrespective of their location, background or circumstances.

He said his proposed administration would prioritise the welfare and aspirations of residents across the state, stressing the need for a government that accommodates the interests of all communities in Oyo State.

Meanwhile, Aderibigbe thanked the party leadership for the confidence reposed in him and other members of the council. He pledged that the council would work within its terms of reference, focusing on effective coordination and strategic engagement to advance the party’s electoral objectives.

Aderibigbe also disclosed that the council had held a strategic meeting before the inauguration. He described the discussions as productive, noting that they focused on campaign management and preparations for the 2027 governorship election.