Oyo APC disowns alleged 2027 consensus candidate list
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a purported consensus list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, describing it as fake and misleading. In
- By Segun Showunmi, Ibadan
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a purported consensus list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, describing it as fake and misleading.
In a statement, the party said the list currently circulating did not emanate from its leadership, urging the public, members and supporters to disregard it in its entirety.
The APC alleged that the document was the handiwork of individuals intent on causing confusion and destabilising the party.
The list, which surfaced over the weekend, claimed that Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Dr Sharafadeen Alli, had been selected as the party’s governorship candidate, with Mr Soji Adedeji named as his running mate.
It also suggested that several other party members had been pencilled down for senatorial and House of Representatives seats across the state.
Reacting, the party’s spokesman in Oyo, Olawale Sadare, insisted that no such decisions had been taken by the party.
He warned those behind the publication to desist from spreading false information or face consequences if apprehended.
The party reiterated that any official communication regarding candidate selection would be conveyed through its recognised channels.
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"Just about a few days ago, we had a cause to dispel the unfounded rumour of the emergence of a gubernatorial candidate for our party in the state for the next year general election and unfortunately again, it appears that the sponsors of that malicious story have not realised the negative implications of their actions as they might come up with more dangerous antics aimed at causing panic and confusion in the system.
"As a matter of fact, the leadership of our great Party has launched an investigation into the brains behind the circulation of a fresh list of purported Oyo APC candidates as it was obtained in social media a few hours ago and we can assure our teeming members and supporters that the list is not only fake but also deceptive and provocative. As it stands now, we do not harbor any aspirant or candidate list for 2027 because it is not yet time for expression of interest, nomination and party primary."
