Ijebu Traditional Council of Obas Endorses Senator Adeola Yayi for Ogun 2027 Governorship
Ijebu Traditional Council of Obas Endorses Senator Adeola Yayi for Ogun 2027 Governorship
The Ijebu Traditional Council of Obas has unanimously endorsed the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and his running mate, Alhaja Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun. The council also declared its support for Governor Dapo Abiodun’s bid to represent Ogun East Senatorial District in the 11th Senate after the completion of his tenure.
The endorsement was announced during a meeting of the Ijebu Traditional Council of Obas at the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode, where Governor Dapo Abiodun formally presented Senator Adeola and his running mate to the royal fathers ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Speaking on behalf of the council, the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba Adebajo, said the decision reflected the collective position of the traditional rulers, citing Senator Adeola’s contributions to infrastructure development and other intervention projects in Ogun State. He also recalled that the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, had publicly expressed support for Adeola’s governorship ambition before his passing.
The monarch further disclosed that the Olu of Ilaro and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, had also sought the support of the Ijebu Traditional Council for Senator Adeola’s candidacy, with the council assuring him of its backing.
Governor Dapo Abiodun described the meeting as significant, noting that engaging traditional institutions remains vital to promoting unity, inclusive governance and sustainable development in Ogun State. He expressed appreciation to the royal fathers for their prayers and support for the APC ticket ahead of the 2027 election.
The meeting was attended by members of the Ijebu Traditional Council of Obas, APC leaders and stakeholders from across Ogun State as Senator Adeola continues consultations with traditional rulers and key interest groups across the state.
