• Details Linked To Olubadan, NRS Boss, Akintunde, As Adeseun Emerges New Leader
A new list of candidates for the 2027 general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has surfaced, outlining names for governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives positions.
According to the list, Senator Sharafadeen Alli is being projected as the party’s governorship candidate, with Soji Adedeji named as the deputy governorship candidate.
Those in the know of the list allegedly submitted to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja by Senator Ayoade Adeseun, who is being rumored as the new party leader in the State.
Aside from the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, those in the know of this compilation included; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja and the Senator representing Oyo Central, Yunus Akintunde.
Even though their individual roles on the development could not be ascertained yet, sources close to the Presidential Villa said they were part of the new power brokers in Oyo APC.
Recall that one of the party’s gubernatorial aspirants, Senator Alli had earlier announced plans to publicly declare his intention tomorrow, Friday, April 17, 2026.
It was gathered on Thursday that all the aspirants, whose names have been sent to Abuja, would clad in the same Aso Ebi with Alli for the event.
These individuals, whose names have been reproduced below, have also been told to mobilise their supporters across the State for Alli’s declaration.
Governor- Senator Sharafadeen Alli
Deputy Governor- Mr. Soji Adedeji (NRC Chairman, Zacch Adedeji’s brother)
13. Saki East / Saki West / Atisbo – Surveyor Sumaila Adewoyin
14. Surulere / Ogo-Oluwa – Hon. Segun Dokun Odebunmi.
The source confirmed that the list of candidates for the 32 State House of Assembly constituencies is currently being compiled, and it is expected to be ready next week.
However, party stakeholders have yet to officially confirm the authenticity of the list, and it remains unclear whether it reflects the position of the APC leadership in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections.
However, political observers have noted that candidate selection processes within major parties are typically subject to internal primaries and consultations, suggesting that the situation may evolve, as the election cycle approaches.
