Oyo APC Gov Aspirant, Sharafadeen Alli Visits Tinubu In Lagos

Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday evening. The meeting held at the President’s private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, where the two leaders engaged in what sources described as a warm and cordial discussion. Photographs of the encounter quickly spread across social media platforms, showing Alli and Tinubu in relaxed conversation.

NaijaChoice News gathered that no official statement was issued on the topics discussed. However, the timing has sparked fresh talks in Oyo political circles. Alli, a lawyer and former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, is seen by some party insiders as a strong contender within the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 governorship race.

The senator’s elevation to Oba status added another layer to the visit. Alongside High Chiefs Bolaji Adewoyin and Kola Babalola, Alli was recently installed as Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland by the Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde. The ceremony at Mapo Hall proceeded despite the chiefs’ absence, in a move that has stirred debate within Ibadan’s traditional circles.

President Tinubu is currently in Lagos for the Easter break. His interaction with Alli forms part of several high-level political engagements during the period. Observers note that such meetings often signal strategic alignments within the ruling party, especially in states where the APC is eyeing a comeback.

Alli, popularly known as BSA, won the Oyo South Senate seat in 2023 under the APC banner. His growing influence in both legislative and traditional spheres has positioned him as a key figure in the state’s unfolding political landscape. As speculation swirls around the 2027 governorship ticket, stakeholders continue to watch developments closely.