The political atmosphere in Oyo State is set to witness another major development on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) formally unveils its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general election.
According to details released by the party, the official unveiling ceremony will present Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, Ph.D. as the APC governorship candidate, alongside Hon. Adesoji Michael Adedeji as his running mate for the highly anticipated gubernatorial election.
The event is scheduled to hold at the Manhattan Event Centre, located beside Total Filling Station along Dugbe Road, Jericho, Ibadan.
The unveiling is expected to attract a large gathering of APC leaders, elected officials, party faithful, traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups, women associations and supporters from across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State.
Political observers believe the ceremony will officially signal the commencement of the party’s coordinated campaign efforts ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with stakeholders expected to reaffirm their commitment to retaining and expanding the APC’s political influence in the state.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli, a seasoned politician and lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District, is widely regarded as one of the state’s experienced political figures.
The event is scheduled to hold at the Manhattan Event Centre, located beside Total Filling Station along Dugbe Road, Jericho, Ibadan.
The unveiling is expected to attract a large gathering of APC leaders, elected officials, party faithful, traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups, women associations and supporters from across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State.
Political observers believe the ceremony will officially signal the commencement of the party’s coordinated campaign efforts ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with stakeholders expected to reaffirm their commitment to retaining and expanding the APC’s political influence in the state.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli, a seasoned politician and lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District, is widely regarded as one of the state’s experienced political figures.
Over the years, he has served in various public offices and has remained an influential voice within the APC, earning recognition for his legislative contributions, grassroots engagement and advocacy for good governance.
His running mate, Hon. Adesoji Michael Adedeji, is expected to complement the ticket with his administrative experience, grassroots appeal and strong connection with party supporters across different parts of the state.
The unveiling is also expected to feature goodwill messages from party leaders, endorsements from critical stakeholders and the presentation of the party’s vision for the future of Oyo State.
His running mate, Hon. Adesoji Michael Adedeji, is expected to complement the ticket with his administrative experience, grassroots appeal and strong connection with party supporters across different parts of the state.
The unveiling is also expected to feature goodwill messages from party leaders, endorsements from critical stakeholders and the presentation of the party’s vision for the future of Oyo State.
Musical performances and a symbolic presentation of the APC flag to the candidates are also anticipated as part of the programme.
With preparations reaching their final stages, excitement continues to build among party members and supporters, who see the event as the beginning of what they hope will be a successful journey toward the 2027 governorship election.
The APC leadership has called on party faithful and supporters to turn out in large numbers for the ceremony, describing it as a defining moment in the party’s quest to provide purposeful leadership and sustainable development for Oyo State.
With preparations reaching their final stages, excitement continues to build among party members and supporters, who see the event as the beginning of what they hope will be a successful journey toward the 2027 governorship election.
The APC leadership has called on party faithful and supporters to turn out in large numbers for the ceremony, describing it as a defining moment in the party’s quest to provide purposeful leadership and sustainable development for Oyo State.
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