The race to determine who becomes the next governor of Ogun state has assumed a new turn as Governor Dapo Abiodun has openly endorsed Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly referred to as Yayi, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Abiodun dished out this declaration during a stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State, where he described Adeola as the consensus choice to fly the party’s flag in the coming election.
“The decision reflects the collective will of party leaders in the state,” the governor said, noting that the APC had agreed on Adeola as the candidate “truly deserving” of leading Ogun State after his tenure.
He also expressed confidence in a smooth transition, stating his pride in participating in the emergence of successive governors within the party.
Senator Adeola currently represents Ogun West in the National Assembly.
