
Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and All Progressives Congress leaders after being endorsed as the party's consensus governorship candidate in Ogun State. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Adeola called the endorsement a humbling honor and pledged commitment to the party's ideals and state development. He thanked President Tinubu for his leadership and acknowledged the support of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and elder statesman Segun Osoba, stating their guidance was crucial. Adeola also appreciated party stakeholders and members across the state for their backing. He promised to lead a united campaign for the 2027 polls, vowing to work tirelessly for success. This endorsement followed a strategic caucus meeting of the Ogun State APC in Abeokuta, where Adeola was adopted as the governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The meeting, chaired by state chairman Yemi Sanusi, included Governor Abiodun, former governors Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga Daniel. Governor Abiodun urged other aspirants to support Adeola, emphasizing party unity for the upcoming election cycle.
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