Ogun 2027: Don’t attack anyone on my behalf, Yayi begs supporters

The Senator representing Ogun West and Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola, fondly called Yayi, has called on his teeming supporters and those urging him to contest for the 2027 gubernatorial race in the state to desist from attacking any other aspirant on his behalf

Adeola stated that his attention had been drawn to recent statements and opinions, particularly on social media, arising from declarations by some respected citizens in the state who wanted to contest the 2027 governorship seat.

The lawmaker said that he had noted that many of his supporters who wanted him to run for the governorship have been taking positions and making detestable statements against some aspirants in the same party, the All Progressives Congress.

In a statement personally signed by the senator and made available to journalists on Monday, Adeola said that he has, however, not made any official statement regarding any aspirant’s aspiration or responded to the unprovoked media attacks against his person or political career.

He added that he has also neither authorised anyone to respond to such attacks on his behalf.

The senator stated that “I am presently focused on serving my constituents in Ogun West Senatorial District, Ogun State and indeed, Nigeria. It is not in my character to derogate, demean or ridicule any of my fellow party members on the basis of their genuine aspirations.

“In view of this, I want to appeal to all my teeming supporters, well-wishers and loyalists to desist from attacking the person or ideals of any aspirant, ostensibly in my defense or support.

“This appeal is pursuant to a rancour-free process for all the upcoming activities of our party, APC, as we progress towards the general elections.

“I passionately appeal to all my supporters and party members to always bear in mind that we are all members of a great political family and we must eschew bitterness and rancour in our relationship.

“While I greatly appreciate the genuine love and support for me by my supporters, I urge restraint and caution in the days ahead.

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“I urge all my supporters and loyalists not to be distracted and remain focused with eyes on the ball and the goal we have envisioned for our state for over a decade.

“Going forward, let us continue to showcase the work that has been done by my humble self, the governor of our state, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, under the Renewed Hope Agenda as we move toward party primaries and general elections in less than a year’s time.

“Our focus should be on continuity of the ongoing reforms of our great party, APC, at both the state and national level and not on any unproductive internal bickering.”