Ogun APC unveils chartered accountant as Yayi's running mate for 2027

Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun, a chartered accountant and Chief Financial Officer at Rite Foods Limited, has been unveiled as the deputy governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 general election. Her selection, announced by Governor Dapo Abiodun, followed extensive consultations with party leaders and stakeholders.

The decision to nominate Adegunwa-Balogun, who hails from Ogun East Senatorial District, is seen as a strategic move to enhance the APC's appeal to professionals, women, and voters in that region. She will partner with the APC governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.

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I have never witnessed anything like this in my years in politics in Ogun State. For the first time, leaders across generations came together to collectively endorse a successor, and that decision was accepted peacefully by all stakeholders.

Governor Abiodun praised the party's unity during the recent primary elections, describing the process as unprecedented and free from major disputes. He highlighted the consensus approach adopted for the governorship primary as a key factor in the smooth conduct of other primaries across the state. Abiodun commended aspirants who withdrew for the sake of party unity, stating their sacrifices were crucial for the APC's stability and readiness for the upcoming elections.

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What we achieved reflects the true Ogun spirit. History will be kind to us because we have demonstrated that peaceful succession and consensus-building are possible in our politics.