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Ogun 2027: Yayi visits Obasanjo, Amosun for support
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Ogun 2027: Yayi visits Obasanjo, Amosun for support

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Senator Solomon Adeola, the APC governorship candidate for Ogun State in 2027, met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
  • Adeola sought their moral support and guidance for his gubernatorial bid, promising to incorporate their counsel into his plans.
  • Obasanjo advised Adeola to remain focused and align his ambitions with divine purpose, sharing his own life experiences.

Solomon Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State in 2027, has initiated consultations with influential political figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Governor Ibikunle Amosun. Adeola visited them in Abeokuta to seek their moral support and guidance for his ambition to succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun.

I am here to pay homage to our father, the father of the nation, a former President and a respected national leader. As you can see, we received a very warm reception.

— Solomon AdeolaDescribes his respectful visit to former President Obasanjo.

Following his meeting with Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Adeola described the visit as fruitful. He stated that the former President shared his expectations for Ogun State's development and offered governance advice, which Adeola pledged to integrate into his administration's plans and programs.

We came to seek his support, his blessings and his guidance, and he graciously gave us all three.

— Solomon AdeolaDetails the outcome of his meeting with Obasanjo.

Obasanjo, in his remarks, urged Adeola to remain focused on his ambition while seeking divine direction. Recalling his own life path, the former President emphasized that God's plan often differs from personal aspirations, citing his own transition from geology to a military career as an example. He prayed for Adeola's ambitions to align with God's purpose and encouraged him to pursue his goals with determination.

In his remarks, he made his views loud and clear. He spoke passionately about the future of the state, his expectations and what he believes we must do to keep the state on the right track.

— Solomon AdeolaSummarizes Obasanjo's counsel regarding the state's future.

Adeola also met with former Governor Amosun, whom he referred to as his political leader. This visit is part of Adeola's broader strategy to strengthen consultations within the APC and build support across different political factions in Ogun State as the 2027 election cycle approaches.

We have listened carefully, taken his advice to heart, and we will incorporate it into our plans and programmes as we move toward 2027.

— Solomon AdeolaPledges to implement Obasanjo's advice.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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