Ijebu North Leaders Endorse Yayi, Pledge Massive Votes for APC Governorship Candidate

IJEBU-IGBO – Prominent political leaders and community stakeholders in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State have pledged massive support and votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola Solomon Yayi, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The leaders made the pledge during a stakeholders’ town hall meeting held at the Omo Ilu Foundation Hall, Ijebu-Igbo, where they cited Senator Adeola’s proven capacity, commitment to development and numerous constituency projects across Ogun State as reasons for supporting his governorship ambition.

Among the prominent leaders who endorsed his candidacy were former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Senator Gbenga Kaka; former Governor, Prince Segun Adesegun; Senator Lekan Mustapha; the Director-General of the Ogun State Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council; and leaders of Community Development Committees (CDCs).

Speaking at the meeting, Senator Kaka commended Adeola for his contributions to infrastructure development in Ijebu North, despite representing another senatorial district at the National Assembly.

He urged representatives of the CDCs, Community Development Associations (CDAs), League of Imams, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and other groups to support the APC candidate, describing a vote for Yayi as a worthwhile investment in the future development of the local government.

Similarly, Prince Adesegun recalled that he had witnessed a comparable level of enthusiasm and massive reception from the people of Ijebu North only during the era of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

He attributed the overwhelming show of affection to Senator Adeola’s developmental interventions and other initiatives that have positively impacted communities across the area.

Adesegun maintained that electing Adeola as governor would attract more development to Ijebu North and the entire Ijebu axis, adding that the senator had demonstrated his capacity to deliver even before occupying the governorship position.

Senator Mustapha also expressed confidence in Adeola’s leadership capacity, noting his commitment to supporting the creation of Ijebu State when called upon.

He added that the senator’s over two decades of experience in public service and record of performance made him suitable to govern Ogun State.

Representatives of various community groups, including the League of Imams, Baales and royal fathers, represented by the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba, also submitted written requests for additional developmental projects and pledged their support for the APC candidate.

Responding to the requests, Senator Adeola said the stakeholders’ engagement was organised to enable him to personally interact with the people, understand their needs and incorporate their priorities into his manifesto and economic blueprint.

He assured the stakeholders that their requests for infrastructure development would be addressed through short-, medium- and long-term implementation plans, with some projects scheduled to commence before the election.

Adeola disclosed that he had facilitated 17 completed projects in Ijebu North, covering roads, solar-powered streetlights, transformers, blocks of 12 classrooms and a new police station with two residential bungalows.

He also revealed that four additional projects were ongoing, while three more infrastructure projects would commence following requests presented at the meeting.

Among the newly proposed interventions is the construction of Phases I and II of the Obada Ultra-Modern Market in Ijebu-Igbo.

Earlier in the day, a similar stakeholders’ engagement was held in Isara, Remo North Local Government Area, where Senator Dipo Odujirin and other political leaders declared their support for Adeola’s governorship ambition, citing the developmental projects he had facilitated and his commitment to communities beyond his immediate constituency.

The APC governorship candidate was accompanied by his wife, Chief Mrs. Temitope Adeola; Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Minister of State for Health, Dr. Kunle Salako; APC Deputy Governorship Candidate, Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun, and her husband, Dr. Rasak Balogun.

Others included Hon. Babatunde Adejare; Hon. Kayode Oladele of the Federal Character Commission; Hon. Akeem Amosun of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission; and Prince Segun Seriki, among other political leaders and stakeholders.

The endorsements further underscore the growing political engagements and consultations surrounding the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State.