Senator Yayi Clinches Ogun APC Governorship Primary With 304,055 Votes

Reports indicate that Adeola secured a commanding victory after polling 304,055 votes during the primary election conducted across the 20 local government areas of the state on Thursday.

Announcing the outcome after the collation of results, the Chairman of the Ogun State Governorship Electoral Committee, Wale Ohu, disclosed that 305,287 accredited voters participated in the exercise. He added that Adeola’s sole opponent, Abayomi Samako Hunye, failed to record any vote in the contest.

Ohu subsequently declared Adeola as the duly elected governorship candidate of the APC for the 2027 election in Ogun State, noting that the results would be forwarded to the party’s National Working Committee for final ratification.

The declaration formally positions Adeola as the ruling party’s flagbearer as preparations intensify for the next governorship election in the state.

Speaking after the announcement, Adeola expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for what he described as years of guidance, mentorship and unwavering support throughout his political career. The senator recalled that his political journey began in the Lagos State House of Assembly before advancing to the House of Representatives and eventually the Senate, where he is currently serving his third term.

He stated that the President had remained supportive throughout his 24 years in active politics.

Adeola also acknowledged the support of former Ogun State governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, and the incumbent governor, Dapo Abiodun, praising their roles in ensuring his emergence as the party’s consensus candidate.

The senator further commended party leaders, delegates, stakeholders and members across Ogun State for maintaining peace, unity and internal democracy during the primary process.

According to him, the confidence reposed in him by the party would not be taken lightly, describing his candidacy as an opportunity to continue and expand the developmental strides of the current APC-led administration in the state.

Adeola pledged that, if elected governor in 2027, his administration would focus on inclusive growth, infrastructural development, economic advancement and policies aimed at improving the welfare of residents across Ogun State.

Governor Dapo Abiodun, in his remarks, praised the peaceful conduct of the APC primaries in the state, saying the party had demonstrated discipline, maturity and unity by resolving most contests through consensus.

The governor commended party members who prioritised the collective interest of the APC over personal ambitions, stressing that their sacrifices contributed significantly to the success of the exercise.

Party leaders and supporters present at the venue celebrated the outcome of the primary, describing it as a major boost to the APC’s chances of retaining power in Ogun State in the 2027 governorship election. The party also maintained that the peaceful exercise reflected the unity and cooperation among stakeholders ahead of the general polls.