2027: Why Senator Sharafadeen Alli is Oyo’s most prepared leader – AKK

​A former Oyo State governorship aspirant, Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem, has thrown his weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, describing him as the most equipped leader to rescue the state from its current governance challenges ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election.

​Kareem, popularly known as AKK, emphasized that the decision to rally behind Senator Alli was a calculated move to unseat the incumbent administration and usher in a new era of development. He asserted that the choice of the Senator was a strategic masterstroke of institutional engineering, carefully designed to present a unified and formidable force to the Oyo electorate.

​Reflecting on his close working relationship with the Senator, the APC chieftain noted that he has been deeply moved by Alli’s genuine commitment to progressive governance and his disdain for the mediocrity that has reportedly hindered the state’s growth. According to Kareem, the Senator views political power not as a privilege for self-aggrandizement, but as a heavy burden of service that requires intellectual clarity and empathy for the ordinary citizen.

​Highlighting the Senator’s suitability for a diverse state like Oyo, Kareem lauded his extraordinary humility and calming demeanor, which he believes provides a stark, positive contrast to the alienation felt by many citizens under the current government. He described the Senator as a bridge-builder who possesses the emotional intelligence required to unify the state’s fragmented political landscape, ensuring that no zone is left behind.

​Kareem further argued that Oyo State would be exceptionally fortunate to have a scholar-statesman of Alli’s pedigree leading its affairs. He pointed to the Senator’s profound understanding of the law, administrative experience, and grassroots political acumen as assets that would transform governance from the first day of his administration.

​The former governorship aspirant also revealed that Senator Alli is already taking proactive steps by assembling a team of brilliant technocrats and seasoned strategists. He maintained that this, coupled with the Senator’s legislative experience, sets the stage for a governance renaissance that will deliver tangible, life-changing impacts for the good people of Oyo State.