Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the APC representative for Oyo South Senatorial District, announced his intention to run for governor of Oyo State in the lead‑up to the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a gathering on Friday at the Police field in Yemetu, Ibadan North Local Government Area, the lawmaker, who also holds the traditional title Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, said he will contest the election on the All Progressives Congress platform. The event attracted thousands of APC chieftains, leaders and members. Among the attendees were Senator representing Oyo Central, Dr Yunus Akintunde; House of Representatives members Akin Alabi (Egbeda/Ona Ara), Aderemi Oseni (Ido/Ibarapa East), Akeem Adeyemi (Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West), Olafisoye Akinmoyede (Akinyele/Lagelu) and Tajudeen Abisodun (Saki East/Saki West/Atisbo); Senator Hamzat Adeseun; former Deputy Governor Iyiola Oladokun; Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe; and Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle. Alli declared, "After my consultations with various stakeholders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders I am here to declare my ambition. I am here to declare my ambition fully to declare for the office of governor of Oyo State." He added, "I have served as Chairman of Ibadan North local government area, Secretary of Oyo State under our father, Senator Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja. I served the state and ensure that all the government policies were well implemented. As Senator representing Oyo South, I have raised my voice for the people".
All Progressives Congress senator Sharafadeen Alli's bid adds another heavyweight to the party's gubernatorial race. His record as former local government chairman and state secretary suggests he will pitch a platform of continuity and policy delivery. For ordinary Oyo residents, this could translate into a campaign focused on tangible governance experience rather than fresh faces. Voters will have to weigh his claimed achievements against the promises of other contenders.
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