APC Consensus Candidate: Ogun 2027 Race Sealed as Obasanjo, Oredipe Step Aside
By: Abudu Olalekan
So it’s clear now. Ogun State’s APC has chosen its candidate for 2027, while others step aside. Public backing came from Senator Iyabo Obasanjo along with Otunba Tunji Oredipe. Agreement within the party means Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola takes the lead. He goes by Yayi. That’s how things stand.
A sudden hush fell when the governor stood up on Monday in Abeokuta. Word had been circling through back channels before that, but now it was out. Dapo Abiodun spoke clearly, his voice steady under the weight of so many eyes. Not just any crowd – men who’d held the office before sat close together, watching. Names people still whisper about: Osoba, Daniel, even Amosun, arms folded. You could feel agreement thick in the air long before anyone raised a hand. By the time silence returned, Yayi already wore the unspoken title.
Right off, Iyabo Obasanjo moved fast. Almost at once, she put out a note halting her campaign talks. Her words carried respect, appreciation clear for the party allowing her into the race. The gathering in Ogun, so her release said, had picked Senator Adeola without dispute. He stood now as their agreed-upon pick. A line near the end offered praise – she acknowledged his win plainly
Even so, she took time to acknowledge those who stood by her, describing them as steady through it all. With that, her path shifted – she would step back from seeking the governor’s seat. What came across was simple: staying together matters more than chasing personal goals.
Out front too came Tunji Oredipe, an economist at the World Bank, right there in contention. Much like others, his words carried quiet respect. Gratitude poured out toward his group – praise for their loyalty, endurance, patience. Still, one truth stood firm – he noted how the choice had been made, voice calm. Acceptance followed, grounded in honor and modesty. Democracy, after all, moves on such moments
What stands out in both messages matters most. Not one person left upset. Instead, Oredipe offered complete backing for the chosen nominee. Victory depends on strong unity, he said, and they’ll bring their fullest effort. This is how tight groups handle tension – quietly fixing rifts behind the scenes.
Now things seem clearer for Ogun APC by 2027. Major figures stand together behind Yayi. Their signal is clear: unity matters, securing the state early counts more. This move makes sense politically. Focus can shift fully to the bigger battle when the time comes.
