Ogun Politics: Adeola's Ancestry Targeted by Opponents

Opposition parties and candidates in Ogun State are reportedly concentrating on legal technicalities and ancestry claims to undermine their political opponents, particularly targeting Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship frontrunner. This strategy diverts attention from pressing socio-economic challenges such as infrastructure deficits and youth employment.

The article emphasizes that Adeola's ancestry is well-documented; he is an Ishaga descendant from the Pahayi quarters in Ilaro and Isaga Orile in Abeokuta North. His Yewa identity was pivotal in his political transition from Lagos West Senatorial District to winning the Ogun West senatorial seat in 2023.

Traditional institutions, including the Pahayi community and the Kemta Traditional Council, have affirmed his heritage. Recently, Adeola participated in traditional rites for his deceased family head in Pahayi, further solidifying his connection to the Yewa community.