There was a massive turnout on Thursday in Ward 13, Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, as party leaders and members trooped out in large numbers to reaffirm their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship consensus candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 general election.
Our correspondent, who monitored the exercise, observed a peaceful and orderly atmosphere as party faithful gathered to participate in the affirmation process and demonstrate solidarity with the APC candidate.
Speaking with journalists after the exercise, the Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez, described Senator Adeola as an outstanding politician with the capacity to take Ogun State to greater heights.
According to him, the overwhelming turnout reflected the confidence the people of Abeokuta South have in the senator’s leadership and vision for the state.
“We are here to support our man, the incoming Governor of Ogun State, Senator Olamilekan Adeola Yayi. You can see party members trooping out in large numbers because they believe in his leadership. Ward 13 is fully behind him and we will continue to mobilise support to ensure his victory in the 2027 governorship election,” he said.
Also speaking, former caretaker chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Ayomide Shomide, popularly known as Ayshow, said Senator Adeola remains a widely accepted candidate whose performance and political track record have endeared him to the people.
He noted that the large turnout did not come as a surprise, stressing that the senator had continued to distinguish himself through impactful representation and service delivery.
“The exercise has been peaceful, free and rancour-free. Party members came out en masse to affirm Senator Olamilekan Adeola as the APC governorship candidate for 2027. His achievements and commitment to the people earned him this overwhelming support,” he stated.
Ayshow further described the support for the senator in Ward 13 as unanimous, adding that party members were committed to working tirelessly for his success at the polls.
“We believe in his vision for Ogun State and we are confident he will take the state to a greater height. Ward 13, Abeokuta South, is solidly behind Yayi and we will work hard to ensure he records a landslide victory in 2027,” he added.
In his remarks, the immediate past chairman of the local government, Hon. Majekodunmi, also described the exercise as peaceful and successful, saying the people had collectively affirmed Senator Adeola as the party’s governorship candidate.
He urged residents across Ogun State to begin mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections and support the APC candidate for continued development in the state.
