Oladele Tells Yewa Union That Yayi Is The Ogun West’s Candidate For Governor in 2027
An Abuja based socio-cultural group known as Yewa Descendants Union (YDU) has been informed that the preferred governorship candidate from Ogun West Senatorial District for the State in 2027 would be Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, also known as Yayi. This statement was made by the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Kayode Oladele, on Monday when the group paid him a courtesy call.
Oladele said Ogun West would not squander her chance for governorship come 2027, a position that has been elusive to the senatorial district since the creation of Ogun State in 1976. The other two senatorial districts have taken turns to governor the state on a number of times. Ogun Central has produced two governors- Aremo Olusegun Osoba in 1992 and 1999 as well as Senator Ibikunle Amosun in 2011 and 2015. Ogun East has however produced three governors- late Bisi Onabanjo in 1979 and 1983 ; Otunba Gbenga Daniel in 2003 and 2011 as well as the incumbent, Prince Dapo Abiodun in 2019 and 2023. The only district that has not produced the governor of the state is Ogun West.
Speaking at the meeting, Oladele described the Union as a rallying platform for collective progress, noting that its steady growth over the years has positioned it as one of the most influential indigenous nationality organisations in the Federal Capital Territory. He noted that the Union has played important roles in promoting cultural identity, mutual support, and constructive engagement among its members.
According to him, the strength, credibility, and relevance of the Yewa Descendants Union are clearly reflected in the calibre of its membership, which includes seasoned professionals, technocrats, entrepreneurs, and senior federal civil servants who are making meaningful contributions to national development across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.
On the forthcoming general elections, Oladele assured the Union that political leaders and stakeholders in Ogun West are united in their determination to present a single consensus governorship candidate.
He said the resolve of the zone is anchored on unity of purpose, strategic coordination, and the collective interest of the people.
He said, “The march for progress is on,” adding that by the grace of God, “we shall overcome” without dissenting voices, as Ogun West is determined not to squander what he described as its best opportunity yet in the state’s political history.
While acknowledging that some individuals have expressed interest in the governorship race, Oladele stressed that Ogun West would have no difficulty rallying behind the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, whom he described as the strongest and most influential aspirant for the governorship seat.
“While it is natural in a democracy for individuals to express interest, Ogun West will have no difficulty supporting Senator Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, who is by far the strongest, most experienced, and most influential aspirant for the governorship seat.
He has the political capital, legislative pedigree, grassroots acceptance, and national reach required to effectively lead Ogun State,” Oladele said.
He urged members of the Yewa Descendants Union to remain focused, inclusive, and steadfast in promoting unity and political maturity, stressing that cohesion among stakeholders remains the most potent tool for achieving political relevance, sustainable development, and a stronger collective future for Ogun West as the 2027 elections draw nearer.
