The governor of Ogun State , Chief Dapo Abiodun has hinted Stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have agreed to the candidacy of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) ahead of the 2027 poll.
The governor,in a statement said :
‘We have officially unveiled Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 election. This decision follows extensive consultations and strategic engagements with key stakeholders across the party, all aimed at presenting a strong, united, and credible candidate for the task ahead.
“In reaching this consensus, we secured the understanding and support of leading aspirants from Ogun West, including Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka and Rt. Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade, who have demonstrated commendable unity and commitment to the collective interest of the district and the party. Together, we are determined to break the long-standing jinx and ensure that Ogun West produces the next governor of our dear state.
“We engaged widely, including at the highest level, and carefully assessed all interested aspirants based on competence, capacity, and alignment with our vision for Ogun State. Our choice reflects not only these qualities but also a shared commitment to sustaining the progress we have made over the years.
“As a party, we continue to grow stronger, more united, and better positioned to lead Ogun State into a new phase of development. We call on all members to remain focused, law-abiding, and aligned with our collective goal as we prepare for the forthcoming gubernatorial contest.
“With this mandate, we are confident that Senator Adeola will build on the legacy of progress and deliver even greater dividends of democracy, in line with the aspirations of our founding fathers and the expectations of our people.
Senator Yayi’s profile
2023 – 2027 : Senator Ogun West
2015 – 2023 : Senator Lagos West
2011 – 2015 : House of Representatives., Alimosho
2003 – 2011 : LSHA, Alimosho II
• Instrumental to the enactment of the law that strengthened the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
• Instrumental to the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Public Procurement Act of Lagos State.
Ex-Accountant, The Guardian Newspaper
Ex-Snr Auditor, Olatunji Omoyeni & Co
Ex-Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts.
Ex-Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content.
Ex-Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance
Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation.
Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria