Abiodun Names Yayi as APC Consensus Candidate for 2027

On Monday, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun publicly named Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi, as the consensus governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 elections. This announcement was made during a meeting with party leaders and stakeholders, where discussions focused on strategic plans for the upcoming electoral cycle.

Abiodun, dressed in a light blue agbada and black cap, addressed party members, emphasizing the importance of unity within the APC to select a capable successor who can maintain the party's dominance in the state. The meeting was marked by enthusiastic support for Yayi, with cheers and chants filling the hall as Abiodun confirmed the party's decision to endorse him as the preferred candidate for the governorship ticket.

This development is significant as it shapes the political landscape ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State.