Oyo 2027: Facebook User Raises Concerns Over Alleged Requests For PVC Details By Callers Claiming BSA Campaign Team Members
A Facebook user, Akande Akin Sanyaolu, has raised concerns over what he described as telephone calls from individuals who allegedly claimed to be members of the campaign team of Barrister Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, requesting his voter identification details.
Sanyaolu, who is also a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recounted his experience in a Facebook post, alleging that he received the calls on October 7 and 8, 2026.
According to his account, the callers reportedly asked him about his electoral ward and polling unit, whether he possessed a Permanent Voter Card (PVC), and the number on his voter card.
He further alleged that the conversations involved references to possible monetary benefits, prompting him to question the purpose of the requests and the circumstances surrounding them.
In recounting the experience, Sanyaolu expressed surprise at what he perceived as an attempt to associate the disclosure of his voter identification details with financial benefits.
However, the allegations have not been independently verified. The identities of the callers, their claimed affiliation with Alli’s campaign team and the purpose of the reported requests could not be independently established as of the time of filing this report.
There was also no independently verified evidence available to establish whether the callers were authorised representatives of the campaign organisation or whether any money was offered or promised.
The response of Alli’s campaign organisation to the allegations was not available at the time of publication. It remains unclear whether the campaign team is aware of the reported calls or whether the individuals concerned had any official connection with the organisation.
The development raises broader questions about transparency in political mobilisation and the need for voters to exercise caution when sharing personal electoral information with unidentified callers.
While political parties and candidates are entitled to engage voters, explain their programmes and mobilise support, such activities should be conducted transparently and in accordance with applicable laws.
Voters are also encouraged to verify the identities and affiliations of individuals requesting their electoral details before sharing personal information.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders have important roles to play in promoting voter education, protecting electoral integrity and ensuring that complaints about possible electoral misconduct are appropriately addressed.
As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections in Oyo State, allegations of improper inducement or questionable voter engagement should be assessed on the basis of credible evidence.
For now, Sanyaolu’s account remains an allegation, and no conclusion can responsibly be drawn about the involvement of Alli’s campaign organisation without further verification.
The broader priority remains protecting voters’ rights, encouraging the responsible handling of personal information and preserving public confidence in the electoral process.