Ogun 2027: City Boy Movement backs Abiodun’s choice of Adeola

Ogun West chapter of the City Boy Movement has praised Governor Dapo Abiodun for what it described as a decisive step in settling the state’s succession debate.

The group also declared its full backing for Senator Solomon Adeola (APC/Ogun West) as preparations begin for the 2027 governorship race.

Coordinator of the movement, Ayodeji Idowu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday following Abiodun’s public endorsement of Adeola, widely known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress consensus candidate for the next governorship election.

The endorsement was made during a strategic caucus meeting involving APC leaders and key stakeholders, where discussions focused on succession planning and the party’s roadmap ahead of the upcoming election cycle.

In a video from the meeting, Abiodun was seen informing party members that a decision had already been reached regarding the party’s preferred candidate.

Reacting, Idowu said the governor’s action had ended years of uncertainty around succession in Ogun State, describing it as a sign of political foresight and commitment to continuity.

“Your Excellency’s visionary leadership, political maturity, and commitment to the stability and progress of Ogun State have once again been demonstrated through this bold and strategic decision,” the statement read.

“By choosing a worthy, people-oriented, and ready-made successor in Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, you have laid a solid foundation for continuity, good governance, and sustainable development in the state,” it added.

The group also congratulated Adeola on emerging as the party’s consensus choice, pointing to his achievements in infrastructure and his connection with grassroots communities as indicators of his preparedness.

“His outstanding contributions to infrastructure development, coupled with his track record of delivering impactful, people-centred projects, clearly distinguish him as a leader prepared for the task ahead,” the statement read.

The City Boy Movement further assured that it would activate its network across Ogun West to rally support for the APC in the election.

“We are fully committed to mobilising our structures and grassroots network to ensure a resounding victory at the polls,” Idowu said.