A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Prince Oyewumi.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Prince Oyewumi, has expressed confidence that the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Sarafadeen Alli, will emerge victorious in the 2027 election, citing his strong grassroots support across the state.

In a goodwill message obtained by PUNCH Online on Monday, Oyewumi, a former board member the National Youth Service Corps, described Alli as “an experienced politician, astute public administrator and philanthropist with the political network and leadership experience required to win the governorship contest.”

According to him, Alli had, over the years, built a strong following across the 33 local government areas of the state, adding that his experience would be an asset to Oyo if he becomes governor.

He said, “Senator Sarafadeen Alli has over the years built a formidable grassroots following across Oyo State. His experience as a public administrator and politician, coupled with his understanding of the people, places him in a strong position ahead of the 2027 election.”

Oyewumi, who is also a businessman and Ogbomoso prince, said Alli’s contributions to the development of the state had demonstrated his capacity to provide effective leadership.

He, therefore, urged APC members to “remain calm, united and committed to the party”, expressing optimism that the APC would defeat its opponents in the 2027 governorship election.

Oyewumi also commended Alli for what he described as his inclusive leadership style and spirit of sportsmanship. He said the candidate had demonstrated an ability to accommodate different interests within the party. He praised the Oyo State APC leadership for sustaining the ideals of the party and promoting unity among its members.

The APC chieftain further commended residents of the state for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said the Renewed Hope Agenda would address some of the economic challenges facing Nigerians.

According to him, the policies of the Tinubu administration are designed to correct past anomalies and lay the foundation for sustainable economic development, while urging the people of Oyo State to continue to support the Federal Government, expressing confidence that the implementation of its policies would produce positive results for Nigerians.