In Oyo State, the APC is presenting a united front ahead of the 2027 elections after reconciliation moves involving prominent party figures. Multiple outlets report that former Senate leader Teslim Folarin backs Sharafadeen Alli for the party’s governorship ticket and signals improved cohesion inside the party.
Vanguard reports that Folarin calls for unity and urges party leadership to engage aggrieved members, arguing their concerns should be heard to prevent resentment from weakening the party’s electoral chances. The Punch also frames Folarin’s actions as burying the hatchet, highlighting reconciliation efforts that include Folarin and related internal stakeholders. Another Punch report says the state APC expresses confidence of winning the 2027 elections following these reconciliation steps, suggesting the party sees the alignment around the candidate as a path to broader support.
While the articles focus on different aspects—endorsement of Alli, internal reconciliation, and the need to manage grievances—they broadly agree on the same theme: the APC in Oyo is working to reduce internal tensions and consolidate support for the 2027 contest.
