Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, ahead of the 2027 governorship election, urging party members to unite behind the party’s flagbearer.
Amosun announced his endorsement after hosting Adeola and other APC leaders at his residence in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, describing the visit as a turning point that signalled the end of divisions arising from the party’s governorship primary.
“With this visit, we are now one united family. Virtually all the leaders that came with you are my people. The senator is our party’s candidate and all must support him to win the general election,” Amosun said.
The former governor urged party members to put the primary election behind them and focus on securing victory in the 2027 governorship poll.
According to him, the contest that produced the party’s candidate and the rivalries associated with it are now over, stressing the need for APC members to work together and strengthen grassroots support for both electoral success and the continued development of Ogun State.
Earlier, Adeola said his visit was to appreciate Amosun for his contributions to Ogun State and the nation, as well as to thank him for supporting his emergence as the APC’s consensus governorship candidate.
The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, also apologised for any actions that might have offended the former governor and sought his support as the party prepares for the 2027 election.
Adeola was accompanied by several APC leaders and stakeholders, including Salmot Badru, former Deputy Governor of Ogun State; Kunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Services; Lekan Mustapha; Muyiwa Oladipupo, Titi Oseni, Suraj Adekumbi and Kunle Oluomo, all former Speakers of the Ogun State House of Assembly; Daisi Elemide; Temitope Adeola; Kayode Egbetokun; Gboyega Isiaka; and Adekunle Akinlade, among other party leaders.
On April 13, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun announced Adeola as the APC consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
