JUST IN: Oyo APC leaders endorse Senator Alli as consensus governorship candidate

By Adejayan Gbenga

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have endorsed Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election, marking an early move to unify the party ahead of the poll.

The decision was reached at a high-level leadership summit held in Samonda, Ibadan, where key stakeholders gathered to strategise on the party’s future and electoral plans.

Speaking at the meeting, party chieftain Hamzat Ayo Adeseun said the endorsement followed extensive consultations and was reinforced by the position of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to him, the President’s influence as the party’s national leader played a significant role in shaping the consensus around Alli’s candidacy.

“Mr. President remains the leader of our party, and his opinion on who flies the party’s flag must be given due consideration,” Adeseun stated.

Also speaking, Fatai Ibikunle, Director of the South West Development Commission, confirmed that he had similarly engaged with President Tinubu, who he said expressed support for Alli as the preferred candidate.

Ibikunle urged other aspirants within the party to align with the consensus decision, stressing that unity would be crucial for the APC’s success in the 2027 election.

In his response, Senator Alli expressed gratitude to party leaders for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to deliver inclusive governance if elected.