2027: Yayi rallies APC, demands unity as party intensifies Ogun governorship push

By Adejoke Adeleye, Ogun

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ogun 2027 governorship election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has called on party members to close ranks, embrace new entrants and intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the poll.

Speaking at the Ogun West APC Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting held on Wednesday at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion, Empire Ground, Ilaro, the senator said the party’s electoral success would depend on unity, inclusiveness and the active participation of every member.

The meeting, attended by party leaders and stakeholders from Imeko-Afon, Ipokia, Ado-Odo/Ota, Yewa North and Yewa South local government areas, was aimed at strengthening party cohesion and consolidating APC’s structure across Ogun West.

Addressing party faithful, Yayi urged leaders to ensure that no member is sidelined, particularly those recently defected from other political parties, stressing that every committed member should be given an opportunity to contribute to the party’s growth.

“The strength of our party lies in our unity, not in our differences. As our party continues to grow, we must open our doors and hearts to those who have chosen to join us. Every genuine member who embraces the ideals of the APC deserves equal respect and an opportunity to contribute,” he said.

Yayi added that the party must put aside personal interests, avoid internal divisions and work collectively to deliver good governance and achieve victory in 2027 through what he described as “Operation Deliver Your Polling Unit.”

The consultative meeting drew several prominent APC leaders, including the Ogun West APC Apex Leader, Chief Muftau Ajibola; the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun; Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Minister of State for Health and Social Services, Dr. Kunle Isiaq Salako; former Deputy Governor, Alhaja Salmot Badru; former governorship candidate, Hon. Adekunle Akinlade; former Speakers of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraj Adekunbi and Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, among other party stalwarts.

The stakeholders’ meeting forms part of Senator Adeola’s ongoing consultations with APC leaders and members across Ogun West as the party steps up preparations for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.