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Oyo APC Unveils Alli and 49 Other Candidates for 2027 Elections

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State unveiled Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its 2027 governorship candidate, along with 49 other candidates.
  • Soji Adedeji was named deputy governorship candidate, while the party presented candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and all 32 state assembly constituencies.
  • Alli called for unity within the party and promised an inclusive administration focused on education, health care, agriculture and infrastructure if elected.

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has formally presented Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its candidate for governor in the 2027 general elections, placing him at the centre of the party’s campaign preparations.

The party unveiled Alli and 49 other candidates on Friday at its state secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan. Soji Adedeji was named as his running mate. The slate also includes Senator Yunus Akintunde for Oyo Central, Hannah Ogunsean for Oyo North and Aderemi Oseni for Oyo South.

Alli, who represents Oyo South in the National Assembly, thanked President Bola Tinubu, party leaders and members for selecting him. He urged other aspirants to remain involved in the party rather than treat them as defeated rivals.

“Those who contested the governorship ticket alongside me should not be regarded as opponents but as brothers and critical stakeholders in the collective struggle for the party’s victory,” Alli said. He also warned against internal divisions and argued that a united APC would improve its chances across Oyo.

Those who contested the governorship ticket alongside me should not be regarded as opponents but as brothers and critical stakeholders in the collective struggle for the party’s victory.

· Sharafadeen AlliHe appealed for unity among APC members after the party’s governorship selection.

The party unveiled 14 House of Representatives candidates, including Akeem Adeyemi for Afijio, Atiba, Oyo East and Oyo West; Olafiye Akinmoyede for Akinyele and Lagelu; and Akinola Adekunle Alabi for Egbeda and Ona-Ara. Other candidates were presented across constituencies in Ibadan, Ibarapa, Ogbomoso and other parts of the state.

For the State House of Assembly, the APC presented candidates in all 32 constituencies. Among them were Oyewole Abiola for Afijio, Ajao Olugbega for Akinyele I, Owoade Tunde Jelili for Akinyele II, Ijadunola Olushina for Atiba and Olumide Bernard for Egbeda.

Alli pledged an inclusive administration if elected. He said education, health care, agriculture, infrastructure and other sectors would receive attention across the state.

A united APC would present a stronger front and improve the party’s chances of electoral victory across Oyo.

· Sharafadeen AlliHe warned that internal divisions could weaken the party before the 2027 election.
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