Yayi Seeks Support from Obasanjo and Amosun for Ogun 2027 Election

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Governor Ibikunle Amosun on Friday in Abeokuta. He is looking for their support as he aims to take over from Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Adeola said he plans to include the advice and recommendations from Obasanjo in his plans if he wins the governorship in 2027.

After his meeting with Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Adeola talked to journalists. He said the meeting was fruitful and that Obasanjo shared his expectations for Ogun State's development. He also received guidance on governance.

He said, “I am here to pay homage to our father, the father of the nation, a former President and a respected national leader. As you can see, we received a very warm reception.

“We came to seek his support, his blessings and his guidance, and he graciously gave us all three.

“In his remarks, he made his views loud and clear. He spoke passionately about the future of the state, his expectations and what he believes we must do to keep the state on the right track.

“We have listened carefully, taken his advice to heart, and we will incorporate it into our plans and programmes as we move toward 2027.

“It has been a very successful visit, and I sincerely thank the former President for the warm reception he extended to me and my deputy,” Adeola said.

Obasanjo, while welcoming the APC governorship candidate, told Adeola to stay focused on his ambition while seeking guidance from God.

“My prayer is that your desires and your ambitions will be in alignment with what God has planned for you,” the former President said.

He shared how his youthful dream to study geology and work in the oil and gas sector changed to a military career, which he felt was God's purpose for him.

“I wanted to study geology and become a great geologist, but that was not God’s plan for me. God’s plan was for me to make progress through the military, and He helped me every step of the way.

“I pray that God’s purpose for your life will also be fulfilled.

“Be focused on what you want to do and what you want to achieve. If anyone has a goal or an aspiration, let them pursue it with determination and leave the rest to God and to our people,” Obasanjo added.

After meeting Amosun, Adeola described the former governor as his political leader. He said the visit aimed to strengthen discussions within the APC.

He said, “I am here to call on my leader and also seek his understanding and support, which he has graciously granted.

“I will still return for another scheduled visit when he will be ready to address the press. But today’s meeting has been wonderful. As you can see, everyone is happy, the turnout was impressive and we are all speaking with one voice. It is victory for our party in 2027.”

Amosun emphasized the need for unity within the APC. He said party members should work together instead of causing divisions.

“What people are looking for is good governance. We are one family, and there is no need to form separate groups,” the former governor said.

He thanked party members and supporters who came with Adeola and encouraged them to keep working together.

“It is a great joy that you have all come. We appreciate your presence, and we ask for your continued support and cooperation.

“This visit is not about seeking support because the support is already there. We are ready to move forward. When the time comes, we will put everything together, review it carefully and proceed accordingly,” Amosun added.

These visits are seen as part of Adeola’s ongoing talks with key political leaders and stakeholders in Ogun State as he prepares for the 2027 governorship election.