OKEHO, OYO STATE — Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Oyo State, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, visited Okeho, the headquarters of Kajola Local Government Area, where he sought the support of the Onjo of Okeho and the entire community ahead of the election.
Alli arrived in the company of prominent political figures and APC stalwarts as part of his engagement with traditional and community stakeholders in the ancient town.
Among the notable personalities in his entourage were former Deputy Governors of Oyo State, Chief Iyiola Oladokun and Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, as well as Chief Sola Ogunbode and other leading members of the party.
During the visit, the APC governorship candidate appealed for the support of His Royal Majesty, the Onjo of Okeho, and the people of the community as he prepares to lead the party into the 2027 governorship election.
The visit provided an opportunity for Alli and his entourage to engage with the traditional institution and community stakeholders, highlighting the importance of grassroots support in the contest for the Oyo State Government House.
Okeho, a major town in Oke-Ogun and the administrative headquarters of Kajola Local Government Area, occupies a significant place in the political and socio-economic life of the region. The town’s traditional institution and community leaders remain important stakeholders in the pursuit of development and effective representation.
The presence of former deputy governors and other prominent APC chieftains in Alli’s entourage further underscored the political importance of the visit as the party mobilises support across Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The visit forms part of efforts to strengthen the APC’s relationship with traditional rulers, community leaders and residents across the state as the party prepares for the forthcoming electoral contest.
Reporting from Okeho.
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