Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged that the state will deliver 95 per cent of its votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the President deserves a second term in office in recognition of the economic reforms initiated by his administration.
Abiodun gave the assurance on Friday during a strategic meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Presidential Lodge, Ibara, Abeokuta.
The governor said the reforms introduced by President Tinubu had helped reposition the nation’s economy and laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and development.
He also commended APC members in Ogun State for conducting peaceful and crisis-free primary elections, noting that the state had distinguished itself through an orderly and transparent process.
According to him, the success of the primaries was made possible by the unity, maturity and discipline displayed by party members.
“Our primary election was inclusive, transparent and fair. This was made possible by the commitment and mutual trust among our leaders. Such a process has never happened in the history of our state.
“We sat down, discussed and chose our candidates without rancour. It underscores the exemplary political maturity that exists in Ogun State. Though many people contested, only one person could emerge. Those who aspired, contested and later stepped down in the interest of party unity are the unsung heroes of this process,” he said.
Speaking on the choice of a running mate for the APC governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, ahead of the 2027 general elections, Abiodun disclosed that the party had unanimously zoned the position of deputy governor to Ogun East Senatorial District, specifically the Ijebu axis.
He explained that the decision was informed by the fact that the governorship candidate is from Ogun West Senatorial District.
“We recognise the need to commence political activities in earnest, and only one key position remains to be filled—the office of the Deputy Governor. We therefore consulted widely with party leaders and agreed that the position should go to Ogun East.
“Since I have emerged as the senatorial candidate for Ogun East and I am from Remoland, it was decided that the Ijebu people should produce the Deputy Governor.
“We have also substantially agreed on the area within Ijebuland from which the candidate should emerge, and that is the Ijebu-Ode Federal Constituency. That was one of the major reasons for today’s meeting,” he stated.
The governor congratulated the people of Ogun West Senatorial District on producing the party’s governorship candidate, describing the development as a major milestone in the state’s political history.
He noted that his administration had broken the more than 50-year jinx of the district not producing a governorship candidate since the creation of the state, adding that the move demonstrated the APC’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness and equitable power-sharing.
Abiodun further disclosed that his administration would deploy technology-driven solutions to tackle banditry and kidnapping while strengthening security across the state.
He stressed that residents deserve a robust security architecture capable of protecting lives and property, particularly children who represent the future of society.
The governor added that, having invested heavily in infrastructure development, his administration would now place greater emphasis on human capital development and social investment programmes aimed at cushioning the effects of economic challenges on residents.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of the people and ensuring that the dividends of democracy are felt across all sectors of the state.
In his welcome address, the APC Chairman in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi, commended party members for their conduct during and after the primaries.
He said the meeting was convened to strategise on securing victory for the party in the 2027 general elections.
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