Breaking: Ogun Governor Announces APC Consensus 2027 Governorship Candidate, Video Emerges
- Governor Dapo Abiodun has named Senator Solomon Adeola as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Ogun state
- Senator Adeola, known as Yayi, currently represents the Ogun West Senatorial district in the National Assembly in Abuja
- Yayi's endorsement as the APC consensus candidate was announced during a stakeholders meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026
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Abeokuta, Ogun State - Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced Senator Solomon Adeola as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Ogun State.
Abiodun made the announcement during a stakeholders meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Source: UGC
Senator Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, represents Ogun West in the National Assembly.
In a video clip from the meeting shared by Nigerian Affairs Journal @NigAffairs, Abiodun told the APC members that the party had already reached a decision on its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The Ogun State governor reflected on political continuity within the ruling APC in the south-west state.
Abiodun referenced past transitions in leadership and stressed the need for unity in selecting a successor capable of sustaining the party’s dominance in the state.
“But first, we’ve decided who is deserving as the next flag bearer of our dear state.”
Senator Yayi rose to his feet as his supporters erupted in cheers, with trumpets blaring and chants filling the hall immediately after Governor Abiodun made the announcement.
Reactions as Adeola emerges as APC consensus candidate
@emede_villa
Our democracy is just godfatherism, selection, and coronation built into one. President Tinubu will remain the godfather of our selectocrazy.
@Omega0803
It's finished for Iyabo Obasanjo. She should go and contest for the House of Assembly or the House of Representatives.
@iremide27299452
Ogun Yayi alot of us saw it coming. I wish him a successful run.
@aoidowu1309
This guy is highly qualified. Let them bring that Baba Ijebu son again.
@Mayorebener
WOW, FINALLY, AGENDA WOGBO.. Congratulations to the APC. Landslide victory in 2027.
@luksidee
Contest in Lagos and go to Ogun and contest again
@chuckfav
Consensus candidate when it's not yet primary
@adex_noni007
Dapo is a great placeholder. God will bless you, @DapoAbiodunCON
@Mkay_vic97
What happens to OBJ's daughter now?
Source: Twitter
Obasanjo's daughter declares bid for Ogun governorship
Read that Prof Iyabo Obasanjo, former senator and ex-Ogun state commissioner for Health, declared her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun state governorship election on the APC platform.
The epidemiologist and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo returned to active politics after about 15 years following sustained pressure from supporters.
The former lawmaker ruled out a return to the Senate and confirmed the governorship as her only political ambition.
Ogun 2027: Yayi emerges as Abiodun’s successor
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the race for who will succeed Governor Abiodun is gradually gaining momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
An opinion poll conducted by the Federation of West African Freelance Journalists is tilting towards Senator Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi.
Yayi is leading the race by a large margin against nine other prospective governorship aspirants.
Source: Legit.ng
