By Olawale Lamina
Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has won the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Ogun State after securing 304,055 votes to defeat Abayomi Hunye, who got no votes.
Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee for Ogun State, Mr Wale Ohu, announced the result at the party secretariat in Abeokuta the state capital on Thursday.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, returning officers from the 20 local government areas had earlier announced results from each LGA.
There were 343,292 registered voters and 305,287 accredited voters, while Adeola, also known as Yayi, secured 304,055 votes to emerge the party’s candidate.
Announcing the results, Ohu said, “There were two contestants. Sen. Solomon Adeola scored 304,055 votes while Mr Abayomi Hunye polled zero.”
Responding to his victory at the polls, Sen. Adeola promised to consolidate the achievements of Governor Dapo Abiodun and sustain unity within the APC if elected governor in 2027.
Yayi commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for putting machinery in place to ensure a peaceful outcome of the APC governorship primary.
Adeola was quoted as saying, “I never imagined the exercise would be this peaceful. I thought it was the usual primaries where people struggle and fight. God on our side.”
He noted that the state is witnessing its first peaceful transition arrangement in 15 years ahead of the 2027 succession.
“By the grace of God, on May 29, 2027, I will be sitting side by side with you for a smooth transition of government,” Sen. Adeola said.
The senator assured Ogun residents that he would sustain development and advance the state’s progress.
He appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his support and mentorship throughout his political career.
He described the President as a father, leader, and role model, noting 24 years of political growth.
Adeola also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his support and mentorship throughout his political career.
He described the President as a father, leader, and role model, noting 24 years of political growth.
On his part, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun said Adeola’s emergence validated the confidence reposed in him by party members across the state.
Governor Abiodun said Adeola’s emergence validated the confidence reposed in him by party members across the state.
He emphasized that it was the first time an outgoing governor openly unveiled a successor ahead of an election in a transparent, rancour-free manner. (NAN)
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