2027: PAG Declares Support For Aare Musulumi, Backs APC’s Alli For Oyo Governorship

The Political Awareness Group (PAG), Oyo State Chapter, has declared support for the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola De-Damak, while reaffirming its preference for Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the next governor of Oyo State in 2027.

The group made its position known during a solidarity visit to Aare Musulumi at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan on Wednesday, where it called for fairness, political inclusion and rotational leadership ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

In a statement issued by the Special Assistant to Aare Musulumi on Media and Communications, Faysol Oluwakemi, the delegation was led by PAG Chairman in Oyo State, Dr Lukman Tunde Fasasi.

Speaking during the visit, Fasasi said the group supported Aare Musulumi’s position on issues affecting the Muslim community and the state.

He also reaffirmed the Muslim Ummah’s preference for Senator Alli as its governorship choice, while acknowledging the rights and aspirations of other religious communities.

The PAG chairman called on Muslims to unite beyond political differences, build alliances and use their numerical strength to participate actively in the state’s political process.

He assured Aare Musulumi of the group’s continued support, declaring, “We are behind you.”

Responding, Aare Musulumi thanked the delegation for the visit and urged its members to stand by the truth, promote brotherhood and remain their brothers’ keepers.

He also encouraged Muslims to practise the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, particularly love, kindness and respect for people of other faiths.

The Islamic leader stressed that religious differences should not hinder peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and collective development, urging the group to continue promoting unity and fairness across Oyo State.