Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has been named the consensus governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the upcoming election cycle. The decision was reached by party leaders and stakeholders in the state. In a statement, Adeola said, "I will not let our state, party down," pledging to uphold the trust placed in him.
In a parallel development within the Lagos State chapter of the APC, party leaders are mobilizing support for the incumbent Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. This move signals the party's intention to maintain continuity in its leadership structure ahead of the governorship primaries.
The consensus approach in Ogun is aimed at avoiding a contentious primary, while the backing for Hamzat in Lagos underscores the party's current political strategy. Both states are considered strongholds of the ruling APC. The final list of candidates will be subject to ratification by the party's national leadership and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
