Prominent chieftains and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have presented Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the gubernatorial candidate of the party to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

DAILY POST reports that the APC chieftains presented Alli to Tinubu on Saturday evening.

Our correspondent reports that Alli currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly.

It was learnt that the gubernatorial primary election of the party was held a few days ago.

Our correspondent gathered that the APC chieftains presented Alli as the party’s candidate to Tinubu on Saturday.

The APC delegation from Oyo State was led by the former Deputy Governor of the state, who also doubles as the APC Chairman in the state, Chief Moses Adeyemo.

Adeyemo was accompanied by another former Deputy Governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, and a former Senator representing Oyo Central, Senator Ayoade Adeseun.

Others included Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, APC National Deputy Auditor, Mr. Gbenga Olayemi, and Mr. Soji Adedeji.

During the meeting, the APC chieftains introduced Alli as the party’s gubernatorial candidate to Tinubu.

The APC chieftains also pledged their support for both Tinubu and Alli in 2027.