2027: Ogun Visionaries Rallies Support For Senator Adeola Yayi, Caution Against Ethnic Divides

By: Emmanuel Aderemi

‘Ogun Visionaries’, a political movement in Ogun state, dedicated to promoting aspirations and leadership of Ogun West Senator, Solomon Adeola Olamilekan, popular as ‘Yayi’, has rallied support for the Senator ahead of Ogun Gubernatorial elections in 2027.

During a town hall meeting held on Thursday at His Place Events Centre, Onipanu, Ota, the Director General, Ogun Visionaries, Hon. Leye Odunjo, said that the movement, which has ‘operational structure in all the local governments in Ogun state, is saddled with organizational responsibility of galvanizing the populace for the development of our dear state’.

He added that the movement is poised at x-raying individuals who might be interested in occupying the exalted governorship seat in 2027 and supporting the best amongst them to emerge.

“We will x-ray individuals, and support the best amongst us to emerge as our elected public servants. With the resources extractable from our dear state, we must be conscious of those aspiring to lead us. Town hall meetings of this nature are not entirely new to our political space, however, the essence of these meetings are to pinpoint and scrutinize our existing challenges, opportunities and ways to fix them all for the benefit of the people of Ogun state”. He said.

Honorable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, who chaired the event, underscored the importance of strategic planning and grassroots engagement in building a healthier, prosperous Ogun State. He further charged citizens of Ogun state to look beyond ethnic sentiments in selecting who manages the affairs of the state in 2027.

The Guest Speaker, Sen. Lekan Mustapha, a one time Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, lauded organizers of the event for promoting regional dialogue, emphasizing the need to promote unity across all the geopolitical zones in the state. He charged Ogun indigenes and residents to put their trust in Senator Adeola Olamilekan Yayi, owing to his track records which is evidence in the state and beyond, while adding that ‘Yayi will build bridges across all the geopolitical zones if elected’.

In his keynote address, Ogun State former Speaker, Rt. Tunji Egbetokun, urged all stakeholders to ‘rise above political divides’ and focus on collective growth of the state, assuring that Senator Solomon Olamilekan has what it takes to lead the state come 2027 because of his ‘visionary leadership style, and passionate service to humanity which he widely known for.

A major highlight of the event was the panel session which was themed, “The Journey Ahead: Who To Lead?” and was moderated by respected leaders across different professions, they included; Princess Florence Gbeyemi, Alh. (Chief) Oluwafemi Ayoola, Binta Shoge (Assistant Principal Registrar, TASUED), Hon. (Chief) Nurudeen Aina Akinpelu (Tow times OGHA Member), Olori Olabisi Olaotan (Chairperson, YAYI Women Forum), and Olootu Bolaji Abraham Adeniji (Media Mogul).

The session addressed ‘Ogun State’s Political Direction, Citizen Engagement, Youth Inclusion, and the need to foster homegrown leadership that respects tradition and innovation’.

Participants, who had the opportunity to engage during the interactive session, testified to the good works of Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan Yayi, urging that the Senator takes the center stage in 2027 so that he can consolidate on his good works, most visibly, infrastructural development and humanitarian services.

The Chief Reviewer and Rapporteur, Alh. Dr. Mikhail Akinde, who is the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, commended organizers as well as participants of the town hall meeting for the good outing, adding that the Senator would be well briefed, the resolution of the meeting.

The event was well attended by very eminent personalities across political divides, some of whom learnt their voices in support of Senator Yayi’s 2027 gubernatorial ambition.

The Ogun West Town Hall Meeting reinforced the momentum behind YAYI 2027, setting the tone for what may be a historic political moment in Ogun state’s future.

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