Two major gubernatorial aspirants on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli and Teslim Folarin, have held separate meetings with President Bola Tinubu.
DAILY POST gathered that the duo met Tinubu in Lagos recently over their desire to secure the APC ticket ahead of 2027 elections.
Our correspondent reports that Alli, a lawyer who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, is the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland.
He had earlier served as Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government Area, Secretary to Oyo State Government and Chairman of O’dua Investment Company Limited.
Folarin on the other hand is the Agba-Akin Olubadan of Ibadanland. He was the Senate Leader between 2007 and 2011.
Sources said they met Tinubu for his approval and endorsement.
It was learnt that Alli met Tinubu about two days ago while Folarin met the President on Thursday.
Alli in a post on his verified Facebook page, confirmed that he met Tinubu.
The statement read, “I recently had the distinct honor of visiting His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), during this Easter season, a time of renewal, reflection, and hope.
“Our conversation reaffirmed my confidence in his courage, clarity of purpose, and unwavering commitment to Nigeria. Beyond the bold reforms and strategic interventions across key sectors, I saw a leader deeply invested in the well-being of our people, focused not just on policies, but on transforming lives and restoring confidence in our nation’s future.
“He reminded me that leadership is a sacred trust, one that must be exercised with strength, compassion, and a constant awareness that true success is measured by the lives we uplift.
“That message will continue to guide my service. I left the meeting inspired, re-energized, and quietly confident that, with unity and steadfast support, Nigeria is on a steady path toward lasting stability and shared prosperity. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
Folarin also took to social media to announce his meeting with Tinubu.
In a post on his verified Facebook page, Folarin said, “Yesterday, I had the honour of a father-to-son discussion with our leader and President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.”
