By The Merit Newspaper Correspondent
OGUN STATE, NIGERIA— NOVEMBER 9, 2026
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Hon. Abioro Damilare Athande (ADA), has joined the good people of Ipokia Local Government to warmly welcome Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi, during his local government engagement tour of Ipokia.
The visit provided another opportunity for political leaders, party faithful, stakeholders and residents to demonstrate their solidarity and support for Senator Yayi’s political aspiration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on the development, Hon. Abioro expressed profound appreciation to the good people of Ogun State and political stakeholders across the three senatorial districts for their growing acceptance and support for the Ogun West governorship agenda.
He described the growing unity and political understanding across Ogun State as an encouraging development, particularly for Ogun West Senatorial District, which has long aspired to produce the next governor of the state.
He particularly commended the people of Ogun West for embracing unity, speaking with one voice and demonstrating renewed commitment to the collective aspiration of the district. He also appreciated residents and political leaders from Ogun Central and Ogun East for their understanding, solidarity and support.
Hon. Abioro noted that the present development is particularly encouraging because it reflects the message he consistently advocated in 2023, when he was still a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
At the time, he publicly called on political parties across Ogun State to consider presenting their governorship candidates from Ogun West Senatorial District, emphasizing that the region deserved an opportunity to produce the governor after decades of waiting.
He explained that his position was never merely about political ambition but about promoting fairness, balancing political representation and ensuring that Ogun West receives its rightful consideration in the state’s leadership structure.
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“It is obvious that the people have listened to the message we started promoting back in 2023. Today, I am delighted to see Ogun West people gradually coming together in one accord and speaking with one voice.
“Even more encouraging is the support and understanding coming from the good people and political stakeholders across Ogun State. This is the kind of unity we have always advocated. The Ogun West governorship agenda should be a collective aspiration, not a divisive political campaign,” he stated.
Hon. Abioro further described Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan (Yayi), the serving senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, as a prominent figure in the district’s political aspiration ahead of 2027.
He emphasized the importance of continuous engagement between political leaders and the grassroots, describing Senator Yayi’s visit to Ipokia Local Government as an opportunity to strengthen political relationships, promote cooperation and deepen connections with the people.
He called on political stakeholders, party leaders, community leaders, traditional institutions, youths and residents across Ogun State to sustain the spirit of unity, mutual understanding and political cooperation.
Hon. Abioro maintained that the success of the Ogun West agenda would depend on continued collaboration, constructive engagement and the collective commitment of people across the state.
He reaffirmed his appreciation to everyone supporting the aspiration and expressed optimism that the growing unity among the people would contribute positively to the political future of Ogun State.
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He concluded by emphasizing that the time has come for Ogun West to receive the opportunity it has long advocated for through a peaceful, credible and democratic political process.
SIGNED:
HON. ABIORO DAMILARE ATHANDE (ADA)
APC Chieftain, Ogun State.
