2027: Sen Adeola accuses Ogun opposition of pursuing state treasury

Senator Solomon Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State, Nigeria, has accused opposition politicians of prioritizing personal interests and aiming to access the state's treasury over serving the public. Adeola made these remarks while addressing market leaders in Remoland, responding to allegations that he failed to reimburse campaign expenses for a former governorship aspirant.

Adeola described the alleged demand for campaign expense reimbursement as insulting. He suggested that the aspirant's participation in the race was driven by financial expectations rather than a genuine desire for Ogun's development. The senator stated he had initially met with the aspirant during reconciliation efforts, believing in their commitment to serve the state. However, he later concluded that personal gain was the primary motivation.

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Their intention is driven by personal interest and not the interest of Ogun State. Their intention is clear. They don’t mean well for our dear state. They are bitter. They are looking for the state purse.

"Their intention is driven by personal interest and not the interest of Ogun State. They don’t mean well for our dear state. They are bitter. They are looking for the state purse," Adeola stated. He specifically addressed one aspirant who claimed he reneged on promises and demanded reimbursement after failing in the governorship race.

The APC candidate also dismissed a legal challenge against his emergence as governor candidate, alleging that political opponents were behind the suit. He expressed confidence in its failure, arguing that politicians who defected to other parties after May 10 are ineligible to contest the governorship election, citing legal provisions and court rulings. Adeola further questioned the legal standing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun, citing unresolved leadership disputes within the party.

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One of them said I offended her. She said I reneged on promises. She said she joined the governorship race and failed and wants me to refund her expenses.