Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sharafadeen Alli has declared his intention to contest the gubernatorial election in the state ahead of 2027 general elections.
Alli who represents Oyo South on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, said he will contest the election on his oarty’s platform.
The APC chieftain who doubles as the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland made disclosed when he formally declared his intention on Friday.
The event took place at Police field located at Yemetu in Ibadan North local government area.
The event was attended by thousands of APC chieftains, leaders and members.
Among the political figures at the event are Senator representing Oyo Central, Dr Yunus Akintunde, members of House representeivss such as Akin Alabi (Egbeda/ Ona Ara) Aderemi Oseni (Ido/ Ibarapa East) Akeem Adeyemi (AFIJIO/ Atiba/ Oyo East/ Oyo West), Olafisoye Akinmoyede (Akinyele/ Lagelu) Tajudeen Abisodun (Saki East/ Saki West/ ATISBO) and Senator Hamzat Adeseun.
Others are former Deputy Governor, Iyiola Oladokun, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe and Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle.
Alli while addressing the gathering noted that his desire to contest the election was borne out of his vision to move the state forward.
He said, “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.
“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”.
