The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, on Thursday received his nomination form from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and formally unveiled Hon. Adesoji Adedeji as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.
The event, held in Ibadan, attracted party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and members from across the state as the APC intensified efforts to reclaim power in Oyo in 2027.
Adedeji, an economist and politician from Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area, was presented as the deputy governorship candidate amid cheers from party faithful. He pledged loyalty to the party and promised to work with Alli to deliver people-oriented leadership if elected.
Presenting the INEC nomination form, the APC Deputy National Auditor, Gbenga Olayemi, described Alli as the collective choice of the party and urged members to unite behind the ticket ahead of the election.
“On behalf of the leadership of our great party, I hereby officially present to Senator Sharafadeen Alli the nomination form from INEC as the authentic candidate of the APC for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State,” Olayemi said.
The Oyo State APC Chairman and former Deputy Governor, Moses Adeyemo, also called on party members to put aside differences and work together for victory in 2027.
According to him, unity remains the party’s strongest asset in its quest to return to power in the state.
“By the grace of God, come May 29, 2027, our governor and deputy governor will be Senator Sharafadeen Alli and Hon. Adesoji Adedeji. I appeal to everyone to remain united and committed to the task ahead,” Adeyemo stated.
Speaking after receiving the nomination form, Alli described his emergence as a victory for democracy, perseverance and the collective aspirations of the people of Oyo State.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, the APC leadership at the national and state levels, security agencies and party members for their support throughout the primary process.
The APC flag bearer pledged to run an inclusive administration that would prioritise merit, accountability and equitable development across all parts of the state.
“We shall build a government that belongs to the people and works for the people—a government where no one feels forgotten or left behind, and where merit, competence and character prevail,” Alli said.
In his remarks, Adedeji thanked the party leadership and the governorship candidate for the confidence reposed in him, assuring supporters that he would work tirelessly to justify the trust and contribute to the advancement of
