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Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have formally adopted Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus governorship candidate ahead of the forthcoming primary election. The leaders reaffirmed Alli’s adoption on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Prof. Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Speaking on behalf of the leaders, Pa Alarape Jolaoso said the adoption followed the long-standing tradition of progressive politics where party elders and stakeholders usually arrive at candidates through consensus. Jolaoso stated that the leaders had received directives from President Bola Tinubu endorsing Senator Alli as the preferred consensus candidate of the party in Oyo State. Also speaking, Senator Ayoade Adeseun said some critics initially doubted their claims about the party’s position, noting that unfolding events had now vindicated them. Adeseun expressed confidence that S...

The political and media space in Oyo State has remained busy since Governor Seyi Makinde announced the appointment of Honourable Abayomi Fagbenro Bibire as Special Adviser on Security. The good people of Oyo State and beyond have welcomed the appointment with bells on, describing it is as a square peg in a square hole. But there are some important things to know about the new Special Adviser on Security to the Executive Governor of Oyo State. —Early Life And Background— Abayomi Fagbenro, popularly known as Bibire, was born in the Odo Ona area of Apata in Ibadan into the family of Mr Emmanuel Olawuyi Fagbenro and Mrs Taiwo Clara Fagbenro. Born into a Baptist family, he was raised in a disciplined Christian home where strong moral values, respect for others, hard work, and the fear of God formed the foundation of his upbringing. —Educational Journey And Cadet Experience— Bibire attended Rosita Nursery School before proceeding to IMG Primary School, Apata, Ibadan for his prima...

Oyo APC Governorship Aspirants Demand Justice, Unity, Fair Path to 2027 COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF OYO STATE GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANTS' MEETING HELD IN IBADAN ON TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026. 1. We, the undersigned governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, gathered in Ibadan today, Tuesday, May 12, 2027, with heavy hearts but unbroken resolve. We deliberated on the painful wounds our party has carried since 2019; the last time we held power in Oyo State. This meeting was born out of love for the APC and a burning desire to ensure that never again shall our house be divided to the point of losing the trust of our people. 2. We rise today to salute the courage, foresight, and tireless administrative prowess of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the face of daunting national challenges, he has stood firm, guiding this country with steady hands. We pledge our unwavering, unshakable loyalty to him and h...

The Okanlomo Oodua and Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Jubril Dotun Sanusi, hosted the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District and leading All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant, Sharafadeen Alli, during a courtesy visit to Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Ibadan. Speaking after the meeting, Chief Sanusi described Senator Alli as a committed political leader and brother whose passion for the progress of Oyo State and Nigeria remains commendable. “It gladdens my heart to host my brother, the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, at Ilaji Resort,” he stated. Both leaders used the opportunity to deliberate on strategic political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections, with emphasis on mobilization and support for the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The discussions also centered on national development, party unity, yo...

A leading APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South)  has successfully scaled the party’s screening process ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Senator Alli appeared before the APC National Screening Committee in Abuja on Saturday, where he was screened and subsequently cleared to participate in the race for the party’s gubernatorial ticket. The development has effectively dismissed claims and speculations allegedly being circulated by some aggrieved politicians operating under the guise of concerned youths against the aspiration of the Oyo South senator. It would be recalled that top leaders and influential stakeholders of the Oyo APC had earlier aligned with the reported endorsement of Senator Alli by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s preferred governorship candidate during a stakeholders’ gathering held at Samonda, Ibadan few weeks ago. Following the successful completion of the screening exercise, congra...

With the APC governorship primary only weeks away, one name is steadily rising in political conversations across Oyo State: Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK). Party insiders, grassroots mobilizers, and traditional leaders are increasingly highlighting his academic pedigree, proven leadership, and vision-driven approach as assets that could strengthen the party and position it for victory in 2027. A Scholar and Leader of Global Repute Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem, widely known as AKK, is a distinguished educator, Islamic scholar, and philanthropist with more than 25 years of teaching and leadership experience across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Australia. He holds a PhD in Mathematics Education, a Master of Leadership and Management in Education from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and a Professional Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching Mathematics from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. He currently serves in the Department of Education, New South...