2027: Yayi visits Alake, pledges to prioritise Egbaland’s development

Senator Solomon Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State in the upcoming 2027 election, has pledged to make the development of Egbaland a top priority should he win. Known popularly as Yayi, the senator made this commitment during a visit to the palace of the Alake and paramount ruler of Egba land, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.

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My visit here today is to formally inform the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, my father, that I am the governorship candidate of the APC.

Adeola, who currently represents Ogun West Senatorial District, assured the monarch and the people of Egbaland that his administration would focus on executing infrastructure projects aimed at fostering socio-economic development throughout the Ogun Central Senatorial District. He highlighted his existing efforts in facilitating various developmental projects, including roads, solar streetlights, water systems, scholarships, schools, libraries, and health facilities, across the six local government areas within Ogun Central, despite his current senatorial representation.

The senator underscored his deep personal connection to Egbaland, tracing his maternal roots to the Kemta Odusolu Township in Abeokuta. He stated that he has maintained close ties with the area for over two decades and considers Abeokuta his maternal home. Adeola expressed gratitude for the Alake's support and royal blessings, acknowledging the monarch's significant role in his emergence as the APC's governorship candidate.

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I am happy to be presented to this palace by my kinsmen from my maternal side in Kemta Odusolu Township in Abeokuta. I am no stranger to Egbaland because I identified with my maternal roots over 20 years ago. Abeokuta is my maternal home and I hold the town very dearly.

Formally notified of his candidacy by his maternal kinsmen, Adeola promised an inclusive government that would give Egbaland a prominent place in governance. He assured the traditional ruler and the community that he would not disappoint them, emphasizing his commitment to working for the overall development of the region.

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As a senator representing Ogun West, I have facilitated several projects, including roads, solar streetlights, water projects, scholarships and bursaries, schools, libraries and health facilities across Ogun Central. I want to promise you that I will work for the overall development of Egbaland when I assume office as governor next year. As a bona fide son of the soil, I will not disappoint you because I will run an inclusive government.