Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has formally endorsed Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has publicly declared his support for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made during a high-profile stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, where the governor signaled a major shift in the state’s political landscape. Describing the Senator as the consensus choice to lead the party into the next electoral cycle, Abiodun’s endorsement is expected to consolidate the party’s machinery behind the Ogun West representative.
During the gathering, the governor emphasized that the move was not a unilateral decision but one that aligned with the broader aspirations of the state’s political hierarchy. “The decision reflects the collective will of party leaders in the state,” the governor said, noting that the selection process had been thorough. He further explained that the APC had agreed on Adeola as the candidate “truly deserving” of leading Ogun State once his second term concludes, citing the Senator’s long-standing legislative experience and contribution to the party’s growth both locally and nationally.
Governor Abiodun also utilized the platform to reassure party faithful of his commitment to a seamless transition of power within the APC. He expressed significant pride in the internal democratic processes of the party, noting his satisfaction with participating in the emergence of successive leaders who can sustain the state’s development trajectory. With this endorsement, Senator Adeola, who currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, becomes the frontrunner in the race for the Oke-Mosan Government House, as the state prepares for a transition that will shape its governance for the next decade.
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