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2027: Don’t miss opportunity, unite for Senator Adeola, APC chieftain Akinwande tells Ogun West leaders
A political activist and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gbenga Akinwande, has challenged political stakeholders across Ogun West Senatorial District to collectively back the candidature of Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State.
Akinwande noted that the resolution would end the longstanding narrative that the district has not produced a governor since the creation of the state 50 years ago.
The former chairmanship aspirant in Yewa North Local Government made the remark on Tuesday in Ayetoro, during a Ramadan lecture and special prayers organised for Nigeria’s leaders.
He appealed to political leaders and residents of the senatorial district to reach a consensus across party lines to rally behind Adeola in the 2027 governorship race.
Speaking during the event, Akinwande said the district must unite politically to avoid repeating past mistakes that weakened its chances of producing the state governor.
He stated, “We must organise and mobilise voters so that our illustrious son, Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola Yayi, will be sworn in as the governor of Ogun State on May 29, 2027.
“To achieve this objective, everyone in Ogun West must collaborate and work together so that our votes will not be divided. We should not work against one another as we did in the past.
“We must not repeat the mistake of the past. This is a golden opportunity and must not elude us. If we miss it now, we may not get it again. Everybody must come together and unite for Yayi. We cannot continue to thread the part of the division and expect success. It is time to grab the opportunity now and rally behind Senator Adeola Yayi.”
Akinwande equally called on residents to continue praying for the nation’s leaders during the holy month of Ramadan and the ongoing Christian Lenten period.
He urged citizens to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for good health and wisdom to lead Nigeria effectively, and also for the governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun.
The Ramadan lecture attracted traditional rulers, political leaders, community figures and residents from across the area. Among those present were the Alaye of Ayetoro and members of his council of chiefs, the Olu of Idofoi, leaders of the APC, market leaders, unionists, artisans and youth representatives.
The guest preacher, Sheikh Muliku Sulaimon, popularly known as Oloyin Agbaye, delivered a lecture centred on the theme of love, stressing that genuine love remains the foundation for peace, unity and societal progress.