The consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ogun governorship election, Senator Solomon Adeola, has visited former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo at her residence in Abeokuta.
Obasanjo announced the development in a statement shared on her social media handle late Tuesday.
PrimeTimes Nigeria recalls that after the emergence of Adeola as the consensus candidate, Obasanjo complained that her supporters were assaulted at the venue of the event.
However, Obasanjo, who contested the APC 2027 governorship ticket with Adeola, described his visit as a thoughtful and bold gesture.
She said the move reflects shared commitment to unity, inclusiveness and the progress of ‘our great party’.
She also said her engagement with Adeola and members of the team was frank, constructive and forward-looking.
Obasanjo said, “Today, I had the honour of receiving the APC consensus candidate, @AdeolaYAYI Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) and his distinguished delegation at my residence in Abeokuta.
“I sincerely appreciate this thoughtful and bold gesture, which reflects a shared commitment to unity, inclusiveness and the progress of our great party.
“I also acknowledge and thank respected authorities who accompanied him, including Her Excellency Salmot Badru, Chief Derin Odebiyi, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, Chief (Mrs.) Iyabo Apampa, Hon. Olaolu Olabimtan, Hon. Jamiu Akande Omoniyi, Senator Lekan Mustapha, Chief Segun Seriki, Chief Segun Adesegun, Hon. Tola Banjo, Hon. Babatunde Olaotan, Hon. Bisi Oyedele, Hon. Wahab Haruna Egungbohun, Hon. Dauda Razak, among others.
“Our engagement was frank, constructive and forward-looking.
“It reaffirmed our collective resolve to work together in unity, strengthen our party structures and deliver meaningful leadership to the good people of Ogun State.
“As I have always maintained, I am a woman of my word. I remain fully committed to our party’s decision and will continue to support every effort that advances cohesion, inclusion and electoral success.
“Together, we move forward, stronger, united and focused.”