Oyo 2027: Senator Sharafadeen Alli Unveils ‘My Pact’ Policy Agenda

As the 2027 gubernatorial race in Oyo State takes shape, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Senator Sharafadeen Alli has formally presented his policy roadmap to stakeholders in Ibadan. The manifesto, titled ‘My Pact’, outlines a multi-sectoral strategy aimed at economic expansion and improved public service delivery across the state.

The ‘Oyo AHEAD’ Framework

Senator Alli’s platform is structured around seven core pillars, collectively referred to as the Oyo AHEAD agenda. These pillars encompass local government autonomy, infrastructure advancement, health reform, education and employment, agriculture and export, the digital economy, and security. According to the candidate, the primary objective is to elevate Oyo State into one of Nigeria’s top three state economies.

Economic and Fiscal Targets

A central feature of the proposal is a significant increase in the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR). Alli aims to raise the annual IGR to ₦150 billion, a target he claims can be achieved without increasing the tax burden on residents or small businesses. To support this growth, the manifesto includes:

• Youth Empowerment: The establishment of a ₦10 billion youth fund.
• Industrial Development: Reviving the Oluyole Free Trade Zone and creating industrial parks.
• Small Business Support: Implementing a guarantee fund to facilitate loan access for small enterprises.

Alli highlighted the current economic disparity, noting that while Oyo possesses significant land mass and a population of approximately eight million, its IGR has lagged behind neighboring states. He emphasized that his administration would prioritize local government autonomy from its first day in office to ensure resources reach the grassroots level.

Infrastructure and Public Utilities

The manifesto addresses critical gaps in infrastructure, with a specific focus on power and transportation. Alli pledged to fully constitute the state electricity regulator to facilitate local power generation, particularly for industrial and agricultural corridors. Additionally, he promised that all new road construction projects would include a 20-year warranty, alongside plans to restore water supply to 100 communities.

Health and Education Reforms

In the health sector, the candidate identified a shortage of medical personnel, noting that 10 existing hospitals currently lack a resident doctor. His proposed solutions include:

• Building general hospitals in the six local government areas that currently lack them.
• Providing free health insurance for infants, pregnant women, and residents aged 70 and above.
• Increasing health insurance enrollment from the current 271,000 to 500,000 within two years.

Regarding education, Alli proposed reducing class sizes to 30 pupils and enacting an apprenticeship law to bridge the gap between schooling and vocational skills.

Conclusion

Senator Alli’s ‘My Pact’ manifesto sets out a comprehensive, albeit ambitious, list of promises for the 2027 election cycle. While the document provides a clear vision for his potential administration, the feasibility of these targets—particularly the revenue generation goals and the implementation of local government autonomy—remains a subject for future public debate as the campaign progresses.

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