APC candidate Alli unveils running mate for 2027 Oyo governorship election
By Adejayan Gbenga
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has officially received his nomination form from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking another milestone in his preparations for the 2027 governorship election.
At the event, the APC flag-bearer also unveiled Honourable Micheal Adesoji Adedeji as his running mate, describing the choice as a strategic decision aimed at strengthening the party’s campaign.
Alli said the presentation of the nomination form signified the commencement of a new phase in the party’s journey towards reclaiming power in Oyo State, expressing confidence that the APC would secure victory at the polls through unity, hard work and the support of the electorate.
He described Adedeji as a loyal party member with proven leadership qualities and extensive grassroots experience, adding that his emergence as the deputy governorship candidate reflected the party’s commitment to inclusiveness and effective representation.
The APC governorship candidate called on party members across the state’s 33 local government areas to remain united and intensify mobilisation efforts, stressing that internal cohesion would be critical to achieving success during the election.
He also assured residents that his administration, if elected, would prioritise infrastructure development, education, healthcare, agriculture, security and youth empowerment while implementing policies that would improve the welfare of the people.
Reacting, Adedeji expressed appreciation to the party leadership and Senator Alli for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work tirelessly with the governorship candidate to deliver good governance and responsive leadership to the people of Oyo State.
Party leaders and supporters who attended the unveiling expressed optimism over the APC’s chances in the forthcoming governorship election, urging members to remain focused and committed as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 polls.
