2027: Ogun lawmakers back Senator Adeola for governorship race

A large number of members of the Ogun State House of Assembly have openly declared their support for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District, ahead of the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Out of the 26 lawmakers in the Assembly, 20 members collectively agreed to endorse the senator.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press briefing held at the Iwe-Iroyin Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.

Speaking on behalf of the Assembly members, the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sheriff Abiodun, explained that the decision was based on Adeola’s long-standing political experience as well as his contributions to both Ogun State and Nigeria at large.

According to him, the lawmakers are confident that the senator possesses the leadership capacity required to govern the state effectively if elected in 2027.

He stated that the endorsement reflects the collective position of the majority of the lawmakers who believe Adeola has demonstrated commitment to public service over the years.

“I am also using this opportunity to declare our total support for the governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola,” he said.

Before announcing their support for the senator, the lawmakers had earlier endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office in the 2027 general election.

Their declaration placed them among several governors, party leaders, and influential political figures across the country who have already expressed support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.

The lawmakers noted that their decisions were taken after consultations and careful consideration of political developments within the party and the state.

They maintained that unity within the party would play a key role in achieving victory in the next general elections.