Yayi Defends Ogun Origin Claims Ahead of 2027 Election

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, known as Yayi, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, publicly challenged critics questioning his origins during a media parley in Lagos. He insisted he is from Ogun State and urged journalists to investigate his family history.

Adeola dismissed allegations that he was sacked by The Guardian newspaper, asserting he voluntarily resigned and refuted claims of improperly changing his name, stating the change was properly advertised. He accused his political opponents of resorting to personal attacks due to their lack of substantive issues to challenge his candidacy.

Adeola also mentioned that the controversy over his origin is an attempt to undermine his political ambitions. He stated that if elected, he would renegotiate Ogun State’s debt repayment obligations, which he cited as approximately N538 billion, to allow for better fiscal management.