Oyo South: Don’t elect strangers claiming to be Ibadan indigenes – Ex-SSG, Alli

A former Secretary to the Oyo State Authorities, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli has warned residents of Ibarapa geo-political zone towards electing folks whom he described as strangers, however claiming to be Ibadan indigenes.

Alli, who’s the Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) within the 2023 election, made this disclosure whereas addressing a whole bunch of residents of the zone throughout a zonal rally of the APC.

Among the APC stalwarts on the occasion included the gubernatorial candidate of the celebration, Senator Teslim Folarin, Chief Akinade Fijabi and Barrister Lowo Obisesan.

DAILY POST stories that Oyo South is made up of 9 (9) native authorities areas. Six (6) of the native authorities areas are domiciled in Ibadan, whereas three (3) are in Ibarapa zone.

Alli warned the folks of the zone towards electing candidates whom he stated have been simply claiming to be indigenes of Ibadan.

The previous SSG, who claimed that each his father and mom hailed from Ibadan, insisted that some candidates for Oyo South district in 2023 will not be from Ibadan.

He stated, “I’m Sharafadeen Alli, a son of Ibadan and Ibarapa. I’m Ibadan on each my father’s and mom’s aspect.

“Somebody got here right here just lately and stated he’s from Ibadan, however let me inform you that he’s not.

“I’m Akogun of Ibadanland and I’m additionally Maye Balogun of Ibadanland.

“On the stage right here with me, you’ll be able to see Senator Teslim Folarin, who’s Asaaju Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senior Chief Akinade Fijabi, who’s Ikolaba of Ibadanland and Senior Chief Barrister Lowo Obisesan who’s Assaju Balogun of Ibadanland. I additionally see Chief Sina Alabi, a Mogaji. Right here is also Dr. Isiaka Kolawole, a Mogaji”.