{
  "id": 5772032,
  "title": "‘I Can’t Win Alone’, Oyo APC Guber Candidate Begs Former Rivals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/i-cant-win-alone-oyo-apc-guber-candidate-begs-former-rivals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T11:13:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/i-need-your-support-cant-win-alone-oyo-apc-guber-candidate-begs-former-rivals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the APC Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, has called on former rivals to abandon their rivalry and work together for the party's victory in the 2027 general elections. During the unveiling of 50 new candidates at the party's secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Alli urged those who previously contested the governorship ticket against him to be seen as brothers and critical stakeholders. He emphasized that unity is essential for the APC to succeed and warned that unresolved disagreements could weaken the party's chances. Alli stressed that a united APC would present a stronger front and increase the party's chances of electoral victory. He urged the aspirants to support the party's ticket, highlighting their experience and influence as valuable assets to the APC's collective ambition. Alli expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, the APC leadership, and party members for entrusting him with the governorship ticket and assured that he would work with all stakeholders, regardless of their positions during the primary. He promised an inclusive administration if elected, focusing on education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. The unveiling ceremony also featured the presentation of candidates for the three senatorial districts and all 33 local government areas, signaling the party's intention to mount a statewide electoral challenge in 2027.",
  "summary": "Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has appealed to members of the party not to regard aspirants who contested the governorship ticket against him as opponents, but as brothers and critical stakeholders whose support would be vital to the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}