The endorsement was announced at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan on Friday, with party leaders and members drawn from the five geopolitical zones of the state in attendance.
Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the Senate, hails from Ibadan, the state capital.
Speaking at the meeting, APC chieftain and former senator, Hamzat Adeseun, said the gathering was convened to affirm Alli’s candidacy following what he described as extensive consultations among party stakeholders.
He added that the position was further strengthened by the stance of President Bola Tinubu.
“Mr President remains the leader of our party, and his opinion on who flies the party’s flag must be given due consideration,” Adeseun said.
Another party leader, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, also backed the endorsement, claiming that President Tinubu had expressed support for Alli as the party’s preferred candidate.
Ibikunle urged other aspirants to align with the consensus decision in the interest of party unity.
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