2027 Oyo APC Candidates’ Final List Emerges as Hon. Saheed Alaran Makes the Cut

By Seyifunmi Odunuga 

IBADAN—In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has reportedly finalized its list of candidates, with former Iseyin Local Government Chairman, Hon. Saheed Adejare Yusuf Alaran, successfully securing the ticket to represent the Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency.

The emergence of Alaran's name on the highly anticipated final list has sent waves of excitement across the Oke-Ogun zone, sparking widespread jubilation among party faithful, political stakeholders, and grassroots constituents who have long championed his political elevation.

Political observers within the constituency have lauded the party leadership's decision, describing Alaran as a dependable, visionary, and highly accessible leader whose vast experience is critically needed at the National Assembly. His successful bid to make the final cut is largely attributed to his formidable track record during his tenure as council chairman, an era widely celebrated for its inclusive governance, impactful grassroots empowerment programs, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the masses.

With the APC ticket now firmly in hand, Hon. Alaran is strategically positioned to elevate his people-centered leadership philosophy to the Green Chamber. His comprehensive legislative blueprint focuses on aggressive advocacy for youth empowerment, enhanced educational frameworks, improved healthcare delivery, and robust infrastructural and economic development across Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, and Iwajowa Local Government Areas.

Party leaders confidently assert that Alaran possesses the requisite competence, unquestionable integrity, and deep understanding of local dynamics to attract meaningful federal interventions and deliver the true dividends of democracy to every corner of the sprawling federal constituency. His loyalists maintain that his confirmed candidacy represents a renewed beacon of hope, ensuring that the core interests of ordinary citizens will be vigorously defended in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.

As the political landscape in Oyo State shifts fully into campaign gear for the 2027 polls, the momentum surrounding Alaran’s candidacy continues to surge. For his teeming supporters, his official emergence as the APC flagbearer is a definitive step toward sustainable progress and purposeful representation, perfectly encapsulating their rallying cry: "Alaran de... Irorun de!"