Solomon Adeola emerges Ogun APC consensus governorship candidate
Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, has announced Solomon Adeola, senator representing Ogun west, as the preferred governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for the 2027 elections.
Abiodun announced Adeola in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Monday as the APC governorship candidate during a caucus meeting of the party.
The governor said the decision followed consultations within the party leadership, adding that the endorsement was aimed at ensuring continuity and unity within the APC.
Abiodun said Adeola has the experience and influence required to lead the state.
“Nothing will give me more joy than to fulfil all the dreams of my predecessors,” Abiodun said.
“And ensure that one, the west, produces the governor. Two, I sit down the night before my departure from the office; I actually sit down at a send-off that will be attended by my successor, and I also sit down proudly with all my former governors at the swearing-in of a new governor of the APC.
“On that note, permit me to unveil the person we have all decided is truly deserving of being the next flagbearer of our dear state, Distinguished Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola.”
Adeola currently chairs the senate committee on appropriations. He previously represented Lagos west before moving his political base to Ogun state.
Abiodun urged party members to unite behind Adeola, adding that unity within the APC is necessary to secure victory in the 2027 election.
