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Ogun APC primary confirmed Yayi’s dominance, says lawmaker

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  • A Nigerian lawmaker stated that a governorship aspirant lacked the necessary political structure for victory in the All Progressives Congress primary.
  • The lawmaker asserted that party members overwhelmingly supported Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi, who emerged as the candidate.
  • The primary election was described as transparent and reflective of party members' wishes, confirming Adeola's broad acceptance.

Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi, has solidified his position as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State after a primary election that a party official described as a clear demonstration of his dominance. Kayode Oladele, a member of the Federal Character Commission and former House of Representatives member, stated that other aspirants, like Mr. Abayomi Hunye, were ill-advised to contest without adequate political backing.

The scale of massive support enjoyed by Senator Adeola Yayi across Ogun state made it evident that Hunye entered a contest for which he lacked the necessary political structure, grassroots network and broad-based acceptance among party members to say the least.

— Kayode OladeleCommenting on the APC governorship primary election in Ogun State.

Oladele emphasized that the scale of support for Senator Adeola across Ogun State made it evident that Hunye entered a contest for which he lacked the necessary political structure, grassroots network, and broad-based acceptance among party members. "The results spoke clearly and unequivocally," Oladele said in a statement on Monday. "Party members across Ogun State overwhelmingly voted for Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi because they believe in his leadership capacity, experience and vision for the state."

The voting pattern in Tube Ward, Hunye's home ward in Ipokia Local Government Area, was cited as particular evidence of the aspirant's inability to command support even within his immediate constituency. Oladele noted that APC members in Tube ward voted massively for Yayi, illustrating that "you cannot build something on nothing." He added that even those closest to Hunye preferred the eventual winner, highlighting the significance of Adeola securing overwhelming support in Hunye's own ward.

The results spoke clearly and unequivocally. Party members across Ogun State overwhelmingly voted for Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi because they believe in his leadership capacity, experience and vision for the state.

— Kayode OladeleExplaining the outcome of the APC governorship primary election.

Oladele maintained that the APC primary election was transparent, credible, and reflective of the wishes of party members across the state's three senatorial districts. He argued that the outcome confirmed Adeola's status as the most widely accepted aspirant. The former lawmaker attributed Yayi's victory to years of political engagement, strategic grassroots mobilization, and sustained investment in the welfare of party members and the people of Ogun State. He urged APC members to now focus on strengthening party unity and consolidating the momentum generated by the primary election.

The fact that Senator Adeola secured overwhelming support in Mr Hunye’s own ward of Tube is significant.

— Kayode OladeleHighlighting the extent of Senator Adeola's support in the primary.
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