Six governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State have rejected claims by Senator Sharafadeen Alli that they have softened their positions and embraced reconciliation ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The aspirants, under the banner of G6, insisted that no agreement had been reached on the party’s governorship ticket and warned that Alli should not present himself as the APC candidate.
Members of the group are former Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan; Engr. Hakeem Alao; Dr. Ayobami Lam-Adesina; Barrister Akeem Agbaje; Mr. Ololade Bakare; and Barrister Musibau Asanike.
Their reaction followed comments by Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District.
Speaking during a media engagement in Ibadan, the senator expressed confidence that efforts were underway to heal divisions and unite stakeholders ahead of 2027.
According to Alli, discussions had been taking place with G6 members and other party leaders, and some aspirants had shown willingness to support reconciliation moves.
He said he had held meetings with some of the aspirants in recent days and was optimistic that disagreements would soon be resolved.
“On my part, I have also been going round to reconcile with members, both the governorship and the senatorial. I can tell you this party is going to resolve all that you think is a crisis,” Alli said.
*G6: No Agreement, Don’t Impose Candidate*
However, the G6 swiftly distanced itself from the remarks.
In a statement, the group accused Alli of “moving ahead of events” and creating the impression that a consensus had been reached when discussions were still ongoing.
They stressed that none of them had abandoned their ambitions and that their supporters remained committed to a fair process for selecting the party’s candidate.
“Oyo State APC is yet to have a governorship candidate, and Senator Sarafadeen Alli, who has been parading himself as the candidate of our great party, is living in delusion,” the statement said.
The aspirants said their concern was the emergence of a candidate through a process that would enjoy broad acceptance across the state. They noted that APC’s success in 2027 depends on unity, transparency and consensus-building.
The group reiterated its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and said it would back any decision reached through a credible consensus initiated by the President and party leadership.Executive Branch
“We are good party men, and we will be pleased to work for the victory of the party with anyone that Asiwaju Tinubu picks as the consensus candidate,” the statement added.Politics
The G6 further argued that imposing any aspirant could deepen divisions and weaken the APC’s chances. It called for wider consultations to ensure all stakeholders are carried along.
“While G6 is committed to the success of our party in the 2027 general elections, we insist that the process must be reviewed to bring up a consensus which will ensure the emergence of a candidate that most party members will accept and support.
Not an aspirant who is using propaganda in his bid to impose himself as the candidate of the party.”
Despite the disagreement, the aspirants said the APC in Oyo State remains united and capable of reclaiming power if internal issues are properly managed.
They described the party as one family and said their demand for a credible process should not be interpreted as rebellion.
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