Ogun East APC Leaders Endorse Governor Abiodun for Senate in 2027

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.

The endorsement came on Monday during a well-attended meeting at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode. The gathering brought together a broad coalition of party officials, grassroots representatives, and elected leaders from across the district.

Former Senator Lekan Mustapha, who spoke on behalf of stakeholders, said the decision reflects a shared belief that Governor Abiodun has the capacity to effectively represent the district in the Senate. He added that party leaders plan to formally communicate the endorsement to the governor and have committed to purchasing his nomination forms for the 2027 poll.

“We will put a body together to deliver this message to our Governor that he has been adopted as the consensus candidate,” Mustapha said, describing Abiodun as a leader of strong character and sound intellect.

Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, noted that the governor’s track record in governance and party cohesion makes him deserving of the Senate seat. “This endorsement is historic and unanimous. It reflects the collective belief that Prince Dapo Abiodun is the right person for the position,” Talabi stated.

House of Representatives member Femi Ogunbanwo, who represents Odogbolu, Ijebu-Ode, and Ijebu North East Federal Constituency, said the Abiodun administration has fostered peace and development across the state. He expressed confidence that the governor would attract more democratic dividends to Ogun East at the national level.

Sagamu Local Government Chairman, Afolabi Odulate, also commended the governor’s performance and reiterated the district’s appeal for him to accept the senatorial bid.

The event drew all 103 councillors from the nine local governments in Ogun East, along with youth leaders and key grassroots mobilisers. Other prominent attendees included former senators Gbenga Kaka and Lekan Mustapha, Ogun East APC Chairman Adedoyin Adeleke, and party elders such as Kola Ogunjobi, Bayo Dayo, and Durojaye.

Members of the House of Representatives from the district  Adesola Elegbeji, Joseph Adegbesan, and Femi Ogunbanwo  also attended in solidarity, underscoring widespread backing for the governor’s anticipated senatorial bid.