In what is shaping up to be a defining moment ahead of the Oyo State 2027 governorship election, APC governorship candidate Sharafadeen Alli is set to sign a landmark Generational Inclusion Pact at the upcoming Oyo EPL Summit 2026.
The formal signing will take place during the unveiling of the “50 Below 50 Campaign Project”, signaling a bold commitment to bringing younger voices into mainstream governance.
Organised for August 24–25, 2026, at the Ibadan Civic Centre, the summit is themed “Bridging the Gap, Uniting Political Strength, and Mobilizing Emerging Leaders for 2027.” The event is already attracting substantial attention across the south-west political landscape. It aims to unite grassroots mobilisers, political strategists, community influencers, and party stalwarts from all 33 local government areas of Oyo State.
Sharafadeen Alli Pushes Youth Agenda Ahead of 2027
SenatorAlli’s decision to endorse the pact highlights a strategic shift towards intergenerational collaboration and structural youth empowerment within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Political analysts view the move as a direct response to growing demands for broader youth participation in executive decision-making.
Organisers emphasize that the summit serves a dual purpose. Beyond introducing the 50 Below 50 initiative, the gathering aims to foster intra-party reconciliation, streamline grassroots coordination, and build unified momentum for the political battles ahead. Crucially, delegates will also use the platform to consolidate support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in 2027.
Key National Figures to Join Senator Alli at Oyo EPL Summit 2026
The two-day conference will feature a powerful line-up of national leaders and policy architects. Dr Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, will serve as Chief Facilitator. Dr Adedeji is scheduled to lead a strategic session entitled “Fiscal Renewal, Revenue Mobilization, and the Economic Future of Oyo State in the Context of Nigeria’s Progressive National Agenda.” His presentation will explore how state-level administrative reforms can align with broader national economic goals.
Adding further political weight to the proceedings, Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin will attend as Special Guest of Honour. Meanwhile, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, CON, will deliver the keynote address focused on “Bridging Political Divides, Building Strategic Alliances, and Mobilizing Oyo State for Progressive Victory in 2027.”
Driving the Generational Inclusion Pact for Lasting Political Reform
As political stakes rise across the state, the gathering at the Ibadan Civic Centre is rapidly evolving from a standard political convention into a decisive policy engine. By placing the Generational Inclusion Pact at the heart of the agenda, organisers are challenging established political figures to offer concrete opportunities to the next generation of public servants.
With Sharafadeen Alli preparing to publicly sign the commitment, observers suggest this summit may well establish a new baseline for youth engagement in Nigerian regional politics, reshaping party dynamics long before voters head to the polls.
