Chief Sunday Sowunmi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Chairman for Ogun Central and a member of the Governor’s Elders Advisory Council, has commended the impressive turnout of party members at the primary election in the Abeokuta South Local Government Area.
He noted that the large gathering reflects the widespread support Senator Adeola Olamilekan (popularly known as Yayi) enjoys across the state.
Speaking during the APC primary election at Ijemo Ward 5 in Abeokuta South, Sowunmi highlighted that the peaceful conduct and massive participation demonstrate a united APC resolved to back Senator Adeola’s governorship aspiration.
“We are at Ijemo Ward 5 conducting the primary election of our incoming governor, His Excellency Senator Olamilekan Adeola, a.k.a Yayi. It has been very impressive. You can see for yourself that the turnout is very, very impressive. I am very sure in Abeokuta South, we are going to take the first position in Ward 5 by the special grace of God.”
Sowunmi added that Senator Adeola had already built strong support structures across Ogun State long before the primary election.
He emphasized that the lawmaker’s contributions and deep connection with the people have earned him broad acceptance among party faithful and residents alike.
Expressing optimism for a smooth process across the region, Sowunmi stressed that the exercise would remain free of violence or internal friction.
“Senator Yayi has done all his work before today, and God has blessed his work. Throughout Ogun State, I don’t think there is going to be any rancour or molestation. Senator Yayi has been proven and he is a son of the soil of Ogun State,” he added.
Meanwhile, at Ago-Oko Ward 3 in Abeokuta North, the General Secretary of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Ogun State, Tiwalade Akingbade (popularly known as Paulo Rossi), noted that party members turned out in large numbers to affirm Senator Adeola as their consensus candidate.
He explained that a consensus arrangement had already been finalized and endorsed by all key party leaders, solidifying support for the legislator within his ward and across the entire state.
In the same vein, the Apex Leader of the APC in Abeokuta South, Teslim Sodipo, described the affirmation process as clear and entirely peaceful.
Sodipo shared these thoughts while addressing journalists after the affirmation exercise at Ward 1 in the Abeokuta South Local Government Area.
Rallying support for Senator Adeola, he urged both party members and local residents to sustain their backing for Yayi’s political ambitions ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.
He concluded by noting that Senator Adeola’s strong track record continues to drive his overwhelming acceptance in the primaries.
