2027: Remo APC Leaders back Abiodun for Senate, cite performance in Ogun

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 in the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement was announced on Tuesday at a well-attended meeting of party stakeholders, who 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 worthy son of Remoland and Ogun East, affirming his qualification to represent the district at the National Assembly.

The motion was seconded by former Remo North LG Chairman, Dapo Odunsi.Council chairmen in the zone — Hon. Muyiwa Sodade (Remo North) and Hon. Jamiu Asimi (Ikenne) — also backed the call, saying grassroots support for the governor’s senatorial bid was strong across the district.

They noted that the endorsement was a demonstration of appreciation for Abiodun’s performance in office and urged him to respond positively to the appeal.

The formal endorsement was announced by Governor’s Advisory Council member, Chief Kola Ogunjobi, in the presence of top APC leaders, commissioners, advisers and other party stakeholders from the division.

Ogunjobi said the decision followed extensive deliberations and a review of the administration’s performance, citing achievements in infrastructure, education, security, housing, industry and social welfare.

He highlighted the construction of over 1,600 kilometres of roads, completion of the Gateway International Airport and policies that attracted significant manufacturing investments to the state.

Party officials from the three local government areas pledged full mobilisation and grassroots support should the governor declare his intention, expressing confidence that his candidacy would deliver greater dividends to Ogun East in 2027.