Governor Dapo Abiodun’s political reach and influence clearly extend far beyond Remo or Ogun East, positioning him as one of the most strategic assets of the APC across the entire southern region. As a respected leader among southern governors, he has consistently demonstrated maturity, bridge-building capacity, and a calm but firm leadership style that inspires confidence across party lines.
His role within the Southern Governors’ Forum elevated Ogun State to the centre of regional coordination, consultation, and consensus-building, giving the APC a dependable southern voice—one that is unifying rather than divisive.
Within the APC, Governor Abiodun has emerged as a stabilising force in the South, helping to manage political diversity while keeping governors aligned with the broader vision of the party. He has maintained strong, cordial, and productive relationships with fellow southern governors, ensuring that dialogue replaces friction and cooperation replaces rivalry. This cohesion has been invaluable to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as it strengthened the APC’s southern base, reduced internal resistance, and projected the party as inclusive and nationally minded rather than sectional. His ability to earn trust across states has made him a natural rallying point whenever strategic alignment is required.
Beyond relationships, Governor Abiodun has demonstrated governance credibility that has further enhanced the APC’s image in the region. Through sustained focus on infrastructure, investment attraction, industrial growth, and security collaboration, he has provided tangible proof that APC governance delivers results. These achievements have strengthened his influence among southern leaders, because in politics, authority is sustained not by rhetoric but by performance. Fellow governors listen to him because he speaks from experience and measurable results, not sentiment.
For clarity, the outcome of the August 2025 Remo Federal House of Representatives by-election proved beyond reasonable doubt that Governor Dapo Abiodun can deliver Remo en bloc when it matters most. The result of that election—despite the combined influence of Ladi Adebutu and internal efforts within the APC in Ogun East Senatorial District to undermine the process—stood as a clear demonstration of political will, organisational structure, and leadership capacity. It showed that when Governor Abiodun is fully engaged, his authority, coordination, and grassroots control are decisive, reaffirming his strength not only in Remo but as a formidable political force within Ogun State and beyond.
A transition to the Senate would further consolidate this influence and send a strong signal across the southern political landscape. It would boost confidence among southern governors and stakeholders, affirming that loyalty, performance, and regional leadership are recognised and rewarded within the APC. Such recognition would energise the southern bloc, deepen commitment to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, and reinforce unity ahead of future national engagements.
In all respects, Dapo Abiodun remains one of the APC’s strongest pillars in the South—respected, trusted, and strategically indispensable.
