Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun East Senatorial District have on Monday endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.

The endorsement was announced at a well-attended gathering held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, bringing together a broad coalition of party leaders and grassroots representatives from across the district.

The event, according to a statement made available to journalists by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abiodun, Lekan Adeniran, drew members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, former and serving local government chairmen, past and present lawmakers at both state and national levels, councillors from all wards in the district, as well as women and youth leaders.

The statement stated that those who attended the meeting were councillors across the senatorial district, all ward chairmen and executives; all local government chairmen and executives; serving members of the National Assembly and the State House of Assembly; past members of both the State and National Assembly; and members of the Elders Advisory Council.

Speaking during the meeting, former Ogun East senator, Lekan Mustapha, said the decision was driven by a shared conviction that Governor Abiodun possesses the capacity to represent the district effectively in the Senate.

Mustapha said that “Party leaders would formally communicate the endorsement to the governor, including a commitment to purchase his nomination forms for the 2027 election.

“We will put a body together to deliver this message to our Governor that he has been adopted as the consensus candidate.”

He described Abiodun as a leader of strong character and sound intellect, and should therefore be given all the support to be in the Senate in 2027.

In his remarks, the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, noted that the governor’s track record in governance and party cohesion make him deserving of the Senate seat.

Talabi reportedly said that “This endorsement is historic and unanimous. It reflects the collective belief that Prince Dapo Abiodun is the right person for the position”.

Also speaking, House of Representatives member, Femi Ogunbanwo, representing Odogbolu, Ijebu-Ode, and Ijebu North East Federal Constituency, said the governor’s administration has fostered peace and development across the state, expressing confidence that he would attract more dividends of democracy to Ogun East at the national level.

Chairman of Sagamu Local Government, Afolabi Odulate, commended the governor’s performance and reiterated the district’s collective appeal for him to accept the senatorial bid.

The event reportedly drew participation from all 103 councillors across the nine local governments in Ogun East, alongside youth leaders and key grassroots mobilisers.

Other top political leaders at the meeting included Sen Gbenga Kaka, Ogun East APC Chairman Adedoyin Adeleke, and respected party elders such as Kola Ogunjobi, Bayo Dayo, Durojaye, Pegba Otemolu, James Dina, and Osibote Amoran.

Also present were Femi Nuberu, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Adesola Elegbeji, Joseph Adegbesan, and Femi Ogunbanwo — members of the House of Representatives. (The PUNCH)

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