2027: Ogun APC Unveils Olamilekan Adeola ‘Yayi’ As Guber Candidate

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office in 2027 and also endorsed Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District, as the consensus governorship candidate of the party.

The decision was taken at a strategic caucus meeting of the party held at the state secretariat in the state capital on Monday.

In his acceptance speech, the governorship candidate thanked party leaders and other stakeholders for their support and promised not to disappoint the confidence reposed in him by the party.
“I sincerely thank all my leaders, party members for this great opportunity bestowed upon me today,” he said.

He acknowledged the sacrifices made by fellow aspirants and emphasised the need for unity within the party.

“Now is the time for all the sacrifices that my brothers have put together to ensure this day come to pass. I believe in oneness and the unity of our dear state and Ogun West by extension,” he added

The meeting, which is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen party unity, review current political developments, and chart a forward-looking course for the party in the state, was attended by Governor Dapo Abiodun and his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele.

Also in attendance were former governors of the state, Olusegun Osoba and Ibikunle Amosun, as well as former deputy governors.

Others present at the meeting included the State Party Chairman, past state chairmen of the party, serving and past state deputy chairmen, serving and past state secretaries, and serving and past governors and deputy governors.