Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Remo Division of Ogun East Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as their preferred candidate for the Senate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gatekeepers News reports that the endorsement was made at a well-attended meeting of party leaders on Tuesday, where stakeholders from across the division urged the governor to contest the Ogun East Senatorial seat.
Moving the motion, Chief Muri Awolaja, an apex party leader from Sagamu Local Government Area, described Abiodun as “an achiever” and a true son of Remoland and Ogun East, noting that he is eminently qualified to represent the district at the National Assembly. The motion was seconded by a former Chairman of Remo North Local Government Area, Dapo Odunsi.
Grassroots backing
Speaking in support, council chairmen in the zone — Hon. Muyiwa Sodade of Remo North and Hon. Jamiu Asimi of Ikenne Local Government — called on the governor to heed the call.
“We are at the grassroots and we can confidently say that the good people of Remoland and indeed Ogun East are waiting for you to represent them in the Senate from 2027. This is our way of appreciating the remarkable work you have done as governor,” Asimi said.
Formal endorsement
The formal endorsement was announced by a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Chief Kola Ogunjobi, in the presence of prominent APC leaders, including the Ogun East APC Chairman, Chief Adeleke Adedoyin; apex leader, Otunba Dapo Osho; Hon. Sikiru Awosipe; Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ola Oresanya; Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Mrs Ayotunde Lawal; SUBEB Chairman, Hon. Olalekan Ifede; Special Adviser on Political Matters, Apagun Biyi Adeleye; Hon. Koye Ijaduoye; Hon. Ganiu Odufuwa (OGO); Hon. Segun Ogunleye; Muda Odukale; and the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Otunba ‘Dare Odufowokan, among others.
Ogunjobi said the decision followed extensive deliberations and a careful appraisal of the Abiodun administration.
“Governor Dapo Abiodun’s performance in governance and development has exceeded expectations. His achievements across infrastructure, education, security, housing, industry, investment and social welfare make him the ideal candidate to represent Ogun East in the Senate,” he said.
He added that the governor has constructed over 1,600 kilometres of roads in six years, completed the Gateway International Airport, and implemented reforms that have attracted over 70 per cent of Nigeria’s new manufacturing companies to Ogun State.
“If he has done this much as governor, bringing him home to represent Ogun East will deliver even greater dividends for Remoland and the entire district,” Ogunjobi added.
Party officials from the three local government areas — including chairmen, vice chairmen and secretaries — also pledged full mobilisation and grassroots support should the governor declare his interest.
They said Remo Division is proud of Abiodun’s achievements and resolved to spearhead efforts to secure his emergence as the APC candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District in 2027.
