The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election conducted across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State ended with the emergence of Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election. Mr Adeola is a serving senator representing Ogun West district in the National Assembly.
The primary contest which attracted huge participation and support from party members across the state, was widely adjudged peaceful, orderly, and devoid of violence or disruptions.
Speaking after participating in the governorship primary election at Ward 3, Iperu 1, in Ikenne Local Government Area, Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed that more than 700 aspirants had initially indicated interest in contesting for various elective positions under the platform of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the governor, the party adopted extensive consultations and consensus-building mechanisms to ensure the emergence of credible candidates while sustaining unity within its ranks.
“In Ogun State, we have done things differently. We ensured extensive consultations with the leadership of our party across the state constituencies and local governments to build consensus around candidates, even while acknowledging that we have many brilliant and eminent party members capable of occupying those positions,” Mr Abiodun said.
