Socio-political advocacy group throws weight behind senator adeola’s governorship ambition in ogun state

A socio-political advocacy group, Yewa-Awori Engagement Strategy Initiative (YES) has thrown weight behind the governorship ambition of Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola ahead of the 2027 poll.

Penpushing reports that members of the group, which focused on strategic engagement, leadership development, and inclusive political participation within Ogun State made the declaration in a statement

The group, however, urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and key stakeholders across the state to rally around Adeola, popularly called Yayi as the most prepared and unifying choice.

Penpushing further reports that the statement added that the position was made known at a strategic meeting of the group held in Ogun West, attended by community leaders, professionals, youth representatives, and party stakeholders from across the Yewa-Awori axis.

The leader of the initiative, Chief Segun Ogundele, said the decision to support Adeola followed extensive consultations, assessment of credentials, and a careful review of the leadership needs of Ogun State at this point in its political evolution.

“This is not about sentiment or zoning alone. It is about preparedness, experience, loyalty to party structure, and the capacity to govern Ogun State effectively from day one’, Ogundele emphasised

Penpushing also reports that he stated that Adeola’s record as a legislator and administrator places him in a unique position among those aspiring to lead the state, citing his role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, as evidence of his deep understanding of governance, public finance, and institutional leadership.

The statement added that members of the initiative noted that Ogun State requires a governor with a disciplined mind, financial expertise, and the political maturity to balance competing interests without destabilising the system.

Penpushing reports that Ogundele boasted that Ogun State will be better in Adeola’s hands, explaining that he has shown capacity at the national level, and that experience is what the state needs now.

The group equally described Adeola as a bridge-builder across Ogun West, Central, and East, stressing that his acceptance cuts across political, ethnic, and generational lines, and the body while acknowledging his roots as a son of Yewa-Awori land, said his politics has consistently reflected inclusiveness and respect for the diversity of Ogun State.

‘Ogun State will be better in his hands. He has shown capacity at the national level, and that experience is what the state needs now. His background represents balance, not exclusion. His competence serves all of Ogun, not one section’, the statement said

‘YES Initiative used the occasion to appeal directly to APC leaders and stakeholders in Ogun State to consider competence, loyalty, and capacity above all other considerations in selecting the party’s flagbearer for 2027’, it added.

Penpushing further reports that the group emphasised that Adeola’s loyalty to party structure and leadership, coupled with his calm and disciplined approach to politics, makes him a stabilising choice capable of sustaining and improving governance in the state.

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