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City Boy Movement hails Abiodun for endorsing Yayi

From The Punch · (16h ago) English Positive tone

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  • The City Boy Movement in Ogun West, Nigeria, commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for endorsing Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the APC's consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
  • The group hailed the endorsement as a demonstration of political maturity that breaks a long-standing succession jinx in the state.
  • They pledged their full support and commitment to mobilizing structures across the senatorial district to ensure APC's victory in the upcoming polls.

The Ogun West Senatorial District chapter of the City Boy Movement has lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for his "historic leadership" in resolving the succession question within Ogun State. The group specifically commended the governor's public endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus choice for the 2027 governorship ticket.

Your Excellency’s visionary leadership, political maturity, and commitment to the stability and progress of Ogun State have once again been demonstrated through this bold and strategic decision.

— Ayodeji IdowuPraising Governor Abiodun's endorsement of Senator Adeola.

This endorsement, which occurred during a strategic APC caucus meeting, was described by the group's coordinator, Ayodeji Idowu, as a significant display of political maturity and a commitment to stability. Idowu stated in a released statement that Abiodun's decision has "broken a long-standing succession jinx in the state." He further elaborated, "Your Excellency’s visionary leadership, political maturity, and commitment to the stability and progress of Ogun State have once again been demonstrated through this bold and strategic decision."

By choosing a worthy, people-oriented, and ready-made successor in Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, you have laid a solid foundation for continuity, good governance, and sustainable development in the state.

— Ayodeji IdowuCommenting on the significance of Adeola's selection as the consensus candidate.

The City Boy Movement expressed confidence in Senator Adeola's readiness for the governorship, citing his track record in infrastructure development and grassroots engagement. "By choosing a worthy, people-oriented, and ready-made successor in Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, you have laid a solid foundation for continuity, good governance, and sustainable development in the state," the statement read. The group affirmed its dedication to mobilizing its networks to secure a resounding victory for the APC in the elections.

We are fully committed to mobilising our structures and grassroots network to ensure a resounding victory at the polls.

— Ayodeji IdowuPledging the City Boy Movement's support for the APC in the upcoming election.
Source The Punch Original article in English

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