The candidates include those contesting for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly seats.
The unveiling ceremony was held on Friday at the Oyo State APC Secretariat, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, with party leaders using the occasion to rally members and stakeholders towards greater unity ahead of the elections.
Speaking at the event, the APC governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, appealed to members of the party, particularly those who contested the governorship ticket alongside him, to put their differences aside and work collectively for the success of the party.
Alli described the other aspirants as brothers and critical stakeholders rather than rivals, stressing that their support would be crucial to the APC’s chances of victory in 2027.
Expressing gratitude to God Almighty, President Bola Tinubu, the party’s leadership and members for entrusting him with the governorship ticket, Alli said the APC’s success at the polls would depend largely on its ability to overcome internal divisions and present a united front to the electorate.
He urged those who contested the governorship primary with him to put the outcome behind them and join hands with the party leadership towards achieving a common objective.
“Those who contested the governorship ticket alongside me should not be regarded as opponents but as brothers and critical stakeholders in the collective struggle for the party’s victory,” Alli said.
He warned that internal disagreements could weaken the party’s prospects at the general elections, stressing that unity remained essential to securing victory across the state.
According to him, “A united APC would present a stronger front and improve the party’s chances of electoral victory across Oyo State.”
Alli also promised an inclusive administration if elected, saying his government would prioritise sectors that directly affect the wellbeing and economic prospects of residents.
He listed education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure among his major priorities, assuring that every part of the state would receive attention under his administration.
Senate Candidates
The party also unveiled its candidates for the three senatorial districts.
Senator Yunus Abiodun Akintunde will contest for Oyo Central, Mrs Hannah Olawumi Ogunsean for Oyo North, while Hon. Engr. Aderemi Abasi Oseni will fly the APC flag in Oyo South.
House of Representatives Candidates
The APC unveiled its 14 candidates for the House of Representatives, indicating its intention to contest all federal constituencies in the state.
They include Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi for Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West; Hon. Wasiu Olafiye Akinmoyede for Akinyele/Lagelu; Tajudeen Kareem for Atisbo/Saki East/Saki West; and Hon. Akinola Adekunle Alabi for Egbeda/Ona-Ara.
Others are Umar Faruq Alao Arisekola for Ibadan North; Olatunji Olaiya for Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East; Folake Olunloyo-Oshinowo for Ibadan North West/Ibadan South West; Sarafadeen Olaoniye for Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North; and Yusuf Asimiyu Osuolale for Ibarapa East/Ido.
Also unveiled were Barr. Bosun Oladele for Irepo/Olorunsogo/Orelope; Saheed Adejare Yusuf for Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa; Olamiju Alao Akala for Ogbomoso North/Ogbomoso South/Orire; Olusegun Odebunmi for Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere; and Tolulope Akande Sadipe for Oluyole.
State Assembly Candidates
The party further unveiled candidates for all 32 Oyo State House of Assembly constituencies, signalling its determination to build electoral strength across the state.
Among those presented were Oyewole Abiola for Afijio, Ajao Olugbega for Akinyele I, Owoade Tunde Jelili for Akinyele II, Ijadunola Olushina for Atiba and Olumide Yemi Bernard for Egbeda.
Other candidates include Adeyemi Olaide, Aderibigbe Abiodun, Razak Adekunle G, Adepoju Steve A, Jimoh Tesleem B, Hamzat Wasiu O, Adegoke Wariths, Tolani Mary Adigun, Okunola Taiwo Ado, Ogunlade Babatunde S, Tajudeen Amoo, Adeleke Taiwo Azeez and Salami Waliu.
The remaining candidates unveiled were Akande Babatunde, Salami Ademola Rasheed, Azeez Musbau Akintola, Giwa Hassan Olawale, Shittu Abdulfatai, Adegoke Ayodeji, Lawal Akeem, Funmilola Obisesan, Jimoh Luqman, Bamigboye Jacob A, Ajeigbe Abiodun A, Shittu Ibrahim, Aliu Tajudeen Adetunji and Jesutoye Olayinka.
Alake Urges APC Members to Close Ranks
Earlier, the Oyo State APC Chairman, Chief Adeyemo Alake, charged party leaders, stakeholders and members to close ranks and commit themselves to a collective effort towards securing victory in the 2027 elections.
Alake said the candidates unveiled at the ceremony had been affirmed by the APC as its flag bearers for the forthcoming general elections, urging members to support them as the party moves into the next phase of its political mobilisation.
The event attracted a wide range of APC leaders, stakeholders and supporters, including the deputy governorship candidate, Soji Adedeji; former Deputy Governor, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; wife of the late former Governor, Mrs Oluwakemi Alao-Akala; former Oyo North Senator, Senator Hosea Ayoola Alleluya; members of the state executive; chairmen of the party across the 33 local government areas; and other party leaders, members and supporters.
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