A major political storm has hit the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the emergence of a controversial consensus list that has thrown the party’s 2027 governorship preparations into total disarray. The tension reached a breaking point this week, forcing the indefinite postponement of a highly anticipated “Unity Rally” originally scheduled for Thursday, April 9. The chaos erupted after reports leaked claiming that Senator Sharafadeen Alli, currently representing Oyo South, had been handpicked as the party’s consensus candidate. This development has reportedly infuriated other political heavyweights and their supporters, who view the move as a backdoor attempt to hijack the party’s internal democracy. Without a sitting governor to act as a rallying point, the Oyo APC has become a fractured battlefield. The “secret” list did not stop at the governorship slot; it also allegedly allocated Senatorial and House of Representatives tickets to specific individuals, sparking allegations of an internal coup. This has left the ambitions of major contenders like the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the 2023 candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin, in a state of high-stakes uncertainty. Sources reveal that the internal rift has moved beyond the borders of Oyo State, with various caucuses flocking to Lagos and Abuja to lobby President Bola Tinubu. While some states like Nasarawa have already committed to direct primaries to ensure a level playing field, the Oyo chapter remains paralyzed by indecision. As of now, the “Unity Rally” remains shelved while party leaders scramble to douse the flames. With the February 6, 2027 election date looming, the APC finds itself in a race against time to resolve the “consensus” crisis before the party’s foundation in Oyo State sustains permanent damage. Post navigation Underreported Killings In Nigeria Worrisome — Olawepo-Hashim Raises Alarm INEC fires back at reports of being ‘remote controlled’ by Presidency
