A senator representing Oyo South, Sharafadeen Ali, on Monday visited Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos as political activities toward the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State continue to build.
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The meeting took place at the President’s private residence in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. While the purpose of the visit was not officially disclosed, the development has drawn attention due to ongoing discussions within the All Progressives Congress over potential candidates for the next governorship election in the state.
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Ali, who is currently a member of the National Assembly, is being considered in some political circles as a possible consensus candidate for the APC in Oyo State. His visit to the President is seen by observers as part of wider consultations ahead of the party’s internal decisions.
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The senator has also remained active in traditional and community affairs, as reports indicate that he, alongside some other high chiefs, was recently elevated to the status of crown-wearing Obas in Ibadanland by the state government.
The visit is one of several political engagements by the President during his stay in Lagos for the Easter period. Images from the meeting, which surfaced online, showed both men in a relaxed and friendly interaction.
Although no official statement was released after the meeting, the development has added to growing interest around the 2027 governorship contest in Oyo State, especially within the APC, where discussions on zoning and candidate selection are gradually taking shape.
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