By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, and former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo have exchanged accusations following her defection from the ruling party to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Adeola accused some opposition politicians of pursuing the 2027 governorship contest for personal interests rather than the development of Ogun State, while Obasanjo dismissed the allegation, accusing him of lacking integrity and denying that she personally demanded reimbursement for campaign expenses.
Speaking during a meeting with members of the Council of Iyalajes and Babaalajes from Remoland at his senatorial office in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Adeola reacted to Obasanjo’s exit from the APC and claims that he failed to fulfil an alleged commitment to refund expenses incurred during her governorship ambition.
In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, Adeola described the alleged demand as “insulting”, arguing that it reinforced his belief that some politicians view elections as business ventures rather than opportunities for public service.
