Ogun APC Adopts Adeola as 2027 Consensus Candidate

In Abeokuta, Ogun State, the All Progressives Congress held a strategic caucus meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, where party leaders unanimously adopted Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi, as their consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election.

The gathering at the party secretariat drew key figures, including Governor Dapo Abiodun, state APC Chairman Yemi Sanusi, and former governors Olusegun Osoba, Ibikunle Amosun, and Gbenga Daniel, who attended despite his suspension from the party since August 2025. Other attendees comprised Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, a former governorship aspirant, and House of Representatives member Gboyega Isiaka, along with serving and former lawmakers. Abiodun, who presided over parts of the session, formally announced Adeola's selection, emphasizing the importance of unity. "I urge all aspirants to rally around him for the party's success," Abiodun stated, highlighting the need to prioritize collective goals over individual ambitions ahead of the primaries.

The decision followed discussions aimed at avoiding internal divisions, with Sanusi noting the meeting's purpose was to ensure rancor-free primaries and stakeholder inclusion. Party...