Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi), representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination forms for the 2027 Ogun State election. The forms, valued at N50 million, were presented to his proxy by APC National Organising Secretary Suleiman Argungu in Abuja on Tuesday. INEC has scheduled governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for Saturday, February 6, 2027, with party primaries to hold between April 23 and May 30, 2026. Adeola's entry signals his formal bid for the state's top seat.
Key Points
- Yayi's entry adds a prominent contender to Ogun's 2027 governorship race.
- Ogun West senatorial district gains a potential homegrown governor if Yayi wins.
- APC faces a competitive primary as other aspirants may also seek the ticket.
- The N50 million form purchase underscores the high financial stakes of the race.
- Voters in Ogun watch to see if Yayi secures party backing or faces internal opposition.
Watch whether other APC aspirants pick up forms and how the party's primary unfolds before the May 30 deadline.
Sources: The Punch
