Sharafadeen Alli Biography: Age, Political Party, Wife, Children, Religion & Governorship Ambition

Profile Summary of Senator Sharafadeen Alli

Sharafadeen Alli Biography

Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli (BSA), cherished by many as a political hero and friend is a highly respected and experienced traditional leader, trained professional lawyer and a dedicated philanthropist in Nigeria.

He is currently representing Oyo South Senatorial District of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 10th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a Senator of the All Progressives Congress (APc)party.

Alli was born into the famous Olofiere Family in the historic Mapo District of Ibadan, Oyo State on 20th March, 1963 and brought up in Oke Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area in Ibadan

He demonstrated early in life a clear passion for leadership, service and excellence. They were qualities which would characterize his unprecedented career for more than three decades.

Senator Alli’s journey is a unique and vibrant blending of law, politics, traditional leadership and community service.

He became the very first elected Executive Chairman of the most populous council in Oyo State, the Ibadan North Local Government at the age of 28. Since then, he has occupied some of the the prestigious positions in the state such as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Pioneer Chief of Staff to the Governor and Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited which is one of the largest corporations in South-Western Nigeria.

When he was elected in 2023 displacing a three-term Senator, his image of a grassroots mobiliser and the man with a seemingly never-ending political relevance was firmly established.

He is greatly respected as the ‘Omoluabi Senator’; a Yoruba phrase used to address anybody who has a high standard of character. BSA stands for integrity, humility, accessibility, a steadfast commitment to the well being of his constituents. In traditional circles, he has been promoted in the highly esteemed “Balogun” (Warrior) chieftaincy family lineage of Ibadanland to the rank of “Ekaran” (the chief in the military) of Ibadanland.

Education

Senator Alli is a man of hard work and continuous learning. He started off his primary school education in Progressive Day School, Alaadorin, Isale-Osi, Ibadan.

He attended his secondary school at Anwaru-Islam (Ahmadiyya) Grammar School and that was where he got his WAEC certificate. For his university, he attended University of Ibadan, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Law in 1986.

Later, with an equally strong interest in higher education despite his successful political career, Alli again takes up the pursuit of study at the University of Ibadan, which awarded him a Master of Laws (LL.M.). His beliefs that effective leadership should be backed by experience and academic accomplishment are exemplified by his most recent degree, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Legislative and Strategic Studies from the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State.

How Old Is Senator Sharafadeen Alli?

Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun is currently 63 years old. He was born on 20th April 1963.

Alli went into politics at a tender age. Amazing. He was a Local Government Chairman at the age of 28 and was elected as a Senator but was not sworn in because of the military coup at the age of 33. He was made SSG at the age of 40 and was selected Pioneer Chief of Staff at the age of 42.

Political Party

Senator Sharafadeen Alli is presently a party member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party of the Nigeria government. His political career however has moved across various party platforms and indicates the tenuous existence of the Nigerian political space over the decades.

United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) –It is a political party that he served as the Senator representing Oyo South under in 1996/1998 (aborted by military rule).

He was Oyo State Secretary and Acting Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 1999, and was at the helm of executive government positions under Governor Rashidi Ladoja (PDP) (2003–2007).

He went on to work with the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), giving him a job as the Chairman of the ACN/APC-supported South-West governors’ bloc at Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) (2011-2014).

In the election of 2015, he contested for the position of Deputy Governor when he was in Labor party.

He also was declared as the Oyo Governorship candidate under the umbrella of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

At the moment, he is a very active member in APC. When he crossed over to ApCi, he won the Senatorial election to represent Oyo South in the 10th National Assembly. He is one of the biggest politicians as long as Oyo is concerned. Just last month, he finally declared his intention to run for the office of the Oyo State Governor.

He is also a very steadfast supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and as publicly announced he will support Tinubu to win the upcoming 2027 presidential elections.

Wife

Senator Sharafadeen Alli is married. Those who know him say he is a loyal family man for whom family and home values are of great importance. His family members have made it more than clear that he was a “pillar of strength,” but also an individual whose kindness transcended beyond just politics and touched people’s lives personally, as well as in the community.

However, Senator Alli is known for keeping his family life private. Though his wife’s name has not been released in any verified source, he has not brought his wife in political campaigns or media appearances as some Nigerian politicians do.

Children

Like his wife, Senator Alli has been being very discreet about his children. As of May 2026, there is no publicly verified information about any known number, names or profiles of his children.

It is known that he is a family man with emphasis on education, discipline and upbringing. These are values conveyed in his various Scholarship and Youth Empowerment programmes in Oyo South Senatorial District. The specifics of his personal life have been outlined by his family members as humility, discipline and fear of God.

Religion

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (SAN) is a dedicated Muslim. As an Islamic person, he had seeps of religious sentiments in his life and in his public work. His esteemed contributions to the Muslim community have been recognized with the prestigious religious title of Giwa Adinni of Yemetu Muslim Community & Environs since 2012.

He was chosen Amir-Ul-Hajj (Leader) for Oyo State delegation to the Holy Lands of Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia in 2004. A trustworthy position of great respect in the Muslim community. Throughout the years, he himself sponsored more than 30 pilgrims to the Holy Lands of Mecca/Medina and Jerusalem, thus exemplifying his generosity and dedication in the cause of the spiritual wellbeing.

Alli has a deep Muslim identity yet he is known for inculcating religious harmony and living together. His empowerment projects, constituency projects, and philanthropic efforts through the BSA Foundation reach across religious and ethnic lines, benefitting Muslim communities, Christians and people of all faiths, both within and outside of his senatorial district.

Sharafadeen Alli Governorship Ambition

Senator Sharafadeen Alli’s gubernatorial ambition is not new. It is the result of a life-long dream that has come true throughout the years. He was also a candidate for the Oyo State governorship on the ticket of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in 2019 and also endorsed as the Deputy Governorship candidate of Labour Party in 2015. The earlier efforts were precursors to a now full fledged, institutionalized bid for the lofty position of Governor.

Senator Alli officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 Oyo State Governorship Election on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform Friday, April 17, 2026. The declaration was made at a well attended massive rally at the Divisional Police Station Training Field, Yemetu, Ibadan. Millions of APC leaders, chieftains, followers and well-wishers from all over Oyo State turned-up for the occasion.

“As I speak to the traditional rulers and political stakeholders in the state, I am here today to announce my candidacy for Governor of Oyo State with a formal declaration,” he said.

The declaration occurred around two weeks after the much discussed controversy that broke out a few days back at Mapo Hall when three top Ibadan traditional rulers including the aforementioned Alli were crowned as Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland at Ibadan. But all the other two newly-installed monarchs were not present and the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, officiated on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde. Alli then suggested the coronation should have been delayed because all three honourees had provided justification for their absence.

Many APC leaders have also publicly declared their support for him which makes him a very strong candidate for the upcoming 2027 Oyo Governorship elections.

Traditional Titles & Honours

One of the more titled traditional leaders in Ibadanland is Senator Alli who has been climbing the revered Balogun (Warrior) chieftaincy line.

Below are his traditional and honorary titles from 1992 till date.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sharafadeen Alli

1. What is Sharafadeen Alli’s current age?

As of today, Sharafadeen Alli is 63 years old. His last birthday was April 20, 2026.

2. Which state did Sharafadeen Alli come from?

Sharafadeen Alli was born and brought up in Oyo State.

3. What is Senator Sharafadeen Alli Governorship ambition?

Senator Sharafadeen Alli Governorship has publicly announced that he will contest for the upcoming 2027 Oyo Governorship election.

4. Which district does Senator Sharafadeen Alli currently represent?

Right now in Oyo, Senator Sharafadeen Alli represents the Southern Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

5. What religion does Senator Sharafadeen Alli practice?

Senator Sharafadeen Alli is a devoted Muslim.

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