AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
Senator Sharafadeen Alli representing Oyo South District at the National Assembly has donated the sum of N13 million to the All Progressives Congress and its candidates as his support ahead of the April 27 local government council election in Oyo State.
A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, read that the donation was aimed at enhancing the campaign efforts of the party and its candidates.
The senator’s gesture was announced during a meeting with the candidates at the party Secretariat in Ibadan where Senator Alli reaffirmed his dedication to fostering unity and progress within the party.
Each of the nine local government chairmanship candidates in Oyo South was supported with N300,000 each while the 99 councillors received N50,000 each.
Additionally, the party structures in the nine local governments within the district received N500,000 each, including other allocations.
The statement read that the support also serves as a testament to his (Alli’s) belief in the importance of grassroots democracy and effective representation.
It stated that Alli counseled the candidates, emphasising the need for unity, dedication and commitment to the party’s values and objectives.
Also, a former Majority Leader in the House of Assembly, Kehinde Subair, stressed the need for unity, purpose-driven leadership, and effective communication in political campaigns.
To the contestants, the senator’s hands-on support and mentorship demonstrated his vested interest in the success and progress of the APC in Oyo State.
It was stressed that Senator Alli’s guidance and words of encouragement are reflective of his leadership style, which prioritises collaboration, inclusivity and integrity in politics.
