Senator Adeola Unveiled as Ogun APC Governorship Candidate for 2027

ABEOKUTA – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has officially unveiled Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election.

The announcement was made by Governor Dapo Abiodun, the party’s leader in the state, during the APC Strategic Caucus Meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Iyana Mortuary, Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun stated that the decision was aimed at presenting a formidable candidate and breaking the 50-year-old jinx of Ogun West Senatorial District not producing a governor since the state’s creation.

“Today, those I considered as front-runners in Ogun West have given their consent and bought into the idea,” the governor said. “The reason Ogun West has not been able to produce a governor until now is due to a lack of cooperation. I am proud to say that I have spoken to Hon. Biodun Akinlade, Hon. Gboyega Isiaka, and I can confirm that they are fully on board with having a single Ogun West candidate.”

He added: “Nothing will give me more joy than to break the 50-year-old jinx. Nothing will give me more joy than to fulfill the aspirations of my predecessors and ensure that Ogun West produces the next governor of Ogun State. On that note, permit me to unveil the person we have decided will be the next flag bearer of our great party in Ogun State—Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola.”

According to Governor Abiodun, a series of consultations were held with key stakeholders, including a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to arrive at an acceptable candidate for the 2027 election.

“A lot of discussions have taken place behind the scenes, and these discussions did not just start a month or two ago. I must confess that they began about six months ago,” the governor explained. “The President called Chief Olusegun Osoba, who in turn reached out to me and a few others. He expressed satisfaction with what we are doing and indicated his interest in having a say in who would work with him in Ogun State in the next election.”

Governor Abiodun noted that after carefully assessing all aspirants, a candidate was selected based on competence, capacity, and the President’s understanding of each aspirant. He revealed that he had personally preferred the next governor to come from Ogun West, a position he said aligns with the aspirations of his predecessors.

He also stressed that a governorship aspirant must have the financial capacity to run an election rather than depend solely on external support.

In his acceptance speech, Senator Adeola pledged to continue on the path of progress bequeathed by past leaders. He assured that the state would experience more development, noting that he is fully aware of the aspirations of the state’s founding fathers.

Senator Adeola highlighted the strategic importance of Ogun State in the country and promised that, with the support and cooperation of all, he would not let the party or the state down.