Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State.
Lemo made the declaration on Wednesday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Isale-Igbein, in Abeokuta, the state capital. He said his ambition is motivated by a desire to accelerate grassroots development and unlock Ogun State’s agricultural potential through effective governance.
Speaking to party members, Lemo emphasized an inclusive administration and reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC. He stated:
“I don’t want to canvass for a personal position here, but you all know who I am, and you know what I’ve been trying to do. But by the special grace of God, it is about governance. It’s about raising the bar and ensuring the best for our people, and that’s what we’re doing, and by the special grace of God, we will get there. Yes, of course, I have my eyes on 2027 just like everyone else, but everything is in the hands of God.”
He credited the peaceful conduct of the ward congresses across the state to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, describing the exercise as an important step in strengthening party unity ahead of higher-level congresses and the national convention.
Lemo also praised Dapo Abiodun for the agro-cargo airport project, highlighting its approval for commercial operations as a key milestone for the state’s progress.
“I don’t want to canvass personal position here, but my presence today is to underscore that APC is an organic party. You can see the crowd, and we are members of one family. You have not seen anybody fighting. We are very strong and very vibrant, and people are happy because of the transformative agenda of President Bola Tinubu. But at the same time, we are building the base… I’m very excited that we have very loyal party members.”
Lemo’s announcement positions him as a potential key contender in the 2027 Ogun governorship race, emphasizing continuity with APC’s policies while promising grassroots-driven development.
