Lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Sen. Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun governorship ticket with 304,055 votes, as his opponent, Abayomi Hunye, recorded zero vote at the party’s primaries.
Adeola was declared winner of the election held on Thursday at the APC Secretariat where Wale Ohu, Chairman, Governorship Primary Election Committee for Ogun, announced the results.
According to reports, returning officers from the 20 local government areas in the state had earlier announced results from each LGA.
Announcing the total result of the election, Ohu said out of the 343,292 registered voters, 305,287 were accredited with Adeola securing 304,055 votes to emerge winner.
“There were two contestants. Sen. Solomon Adeola scored 304,055 votes while Mr Abayomi Hunye polled zero.” Ohu said.
In his remark, Adeola pledged to consolidate achievements of Gov Dapo Abiodun and sustain unity within APC if elected 2027.
He commended the incumbent governor, Dapo Abiodun, for ensuring a peaceful and seamless primary, he described as unprecedented.
“I never imagined the exercise would be this peaceful. I thought it was usual primaries where people struggle and fight. God on our side,” Adeola said.
According to him, Ogun is witnessing first peaceful transition arrangement in 15 years toward 2027 succession.
Adeola said: “By the grace of God, on May 29, 2027, I will be sitting side by side with you for a smooth transition of government,”
The senator assured Ogun residents that he would sustain development and advance state progress.
Adeola also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for support and mentorship throughout his political career.
He described the President as a father, leader and role model noting 24 years of political growth.
Governor Abiodun said Adeola’s emergence validated confidence reposed by party members across state.
He hailed the peaceful primaries as a historic first in 50-year state history.
The governor noted it was the first time outgoing governor openly unveiled successor ahead election in transparent rancour-free manner.