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Ogun APC reaffirms Yayi as gov candidate

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  • The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress reaffirmed Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
  • The party dismissed claims by Abayomi Hunye, who is reportedly pursuing the ticket and has unveiled a running mate, calling his actions futile.
  • The APC stated that Adeola emerged from its primary with overwhelming votes and his name, along with his running mate's, has been submitted to the electoral commission.

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially reaffirmed Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi, as its legitimate governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. This clarification comes in response to assertions made by Abayomi Hunye, who has claimed to be the APC's governorship candidate.

The party, through its state chairman Chief Yemi Sanusi, issued a statement urging members, supporters, and the public to disregard Hunye's claims. A party chieftain and former federal lawmaker, Kayode Oladele, also criticized Hunye's persistent pursuit of the ticket, labeling it an "exercise in futility." Oladele emphasized that the APC had concluded its nomination process and submitted Adeola's name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Ogun State APC wishes to state clearly that Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, is the duly recognised governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State for the 2027 election.

— Ogun State APCReaffirming Senator Solomon Adeola as the party's governorship candidate.

Hunye had previously stated at a press briefing that he was not withdrawing from the race and was in court challenging the process that led to Adeola's emergence. He also announced Otunba Abayomi Odunowo as his running mate and indicated his intention to continue campaigning across the state.

However, the APC firmly stated, "For the avoidance of doubt, the Ogun State APC wishes to state clearly that Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, is the duly recognised governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State for the 2027 election." The party highlighted that Adeola secured a significant majority, winning 304,055 votes out of 305,287 accredited voters in the primary. Senator Adeola subsequently chose Mrs. Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as his running mate, and their names have been officially submitted to INEC. The APC has dissociated itself from any contrary claims, urging the public to rely on official communications from the party and electoral authorities.

His actions are an exercise in futility.

— Kayode OladeleCriticizing Abayomi Hunye's continued pursuit of the governorship ticket.
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