OGUN STATE APC SETS SIGHTS ON 2027: Senator Yayi Emerges Consensus Candidate

 

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the APC consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. 

This development has been met with enthusiasm from various stakeholders, including traditional rulers, market leaders, and party chieftains.

Senator Yayi, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District, has been touted as a strong contender for the position, given his track record of effective representation and commitment to development. His candidacy is seen as a golden opportunity for Ogun West to produce a governor, addressing a long-standing power-sharing imbalance. 

The announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with some expressing support for Yayi's candidacy, while others urge caution, emphasizing the need for internal democracy and merit-based selection.