ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that the state will deliver 95 per cent of its votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that the President deserves a second term in office due to the economic reforms undertaken by his administration.

Governor Abiodun made the declaration on Friday during a strategic meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Presidential Lodge, Ibara, Abeokuta.

According to the governor, President Tinubu’s policies and reforms have begun repositioning the Nigerian economy and creating a foundation for long-term growth and development.

Abiodun also praised APC members in Ogun State for conducting peaceful and rancour-free primary elections, describing the process as one of the most transparent and inclusive in the state’s political history.

He attributed the success of the primaries to the unity, discipline, and maturity demonstrated by party leaders and members.

“Our primary election was inclusive, transparent and fair. This was made possible by the commitment and mutual trust among our leaders. Such a process has never happened in the history of our state.

“We sat down, discussed, and chose our candidates without rancour. It underscores the exemplary political maturity that exists in Ogun State. Though many people contested, only one person could emerge. Those who aspired, contested and later stepped down in the interest of party unity are the unsung heroes of this process,” he said.

On the selection of a running mate for the APC governorship candidate, Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola (Yayi), the governor disclosed that the party had agreed to zone the deputy governorship position to Ogun East Senatorial District, specifically the Ijebu axis.

He explained that the decision was taken to ensure balance and inclusiveness, considering that the governorship candidate is from Ogun West Senatorial District.

“We recognise the need to commence political activities in earnest, and only one key position remains to be filled—the office of the Deputy Governor. We therefore consulted widely with party leaders and agreed that the position should go to Ogun East.

“Since I have emerged as the senatorial candidate for Ogun East and I am from Remoland, it was decided that the Ijebu people should produce the Deputy Governor.

“We have also substantially agreed on the area within Ijebuland from which the candidate should emerge, and that is the Ijebu-Ode Federal Constituency. That was one of the major reasons for today’s meeting,” he stated.

Governor Abiodun congratulated the people of Ogun West for producing the APC governorship candidate, noting that the development ended a long-standing political imbalance that had prevented the district from producing a governorship candidate since the creation of Ogun State.

He described the emergence of Senator Adeola as a significant milestone and a reflection of the APC’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and equitable power sharing among the three senatorial districts.

The governor further disclosed that his administration would intensify efforts to address insecurity through technology-driven solutions aimed at combating banditry and kidnapping across the state.

He added that while the government had made substantial investments in infrastructure, greater attention would now be given to human capital development and social intervention programmes to ease the impact of economic challenges on residents.

Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of citizens and ensuring that the benefits of governance reach all sectors of the state.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, commended party members for their peaceful conduct during and after the primaries.

He said the meeting was convened to fine-tune strategies aimed at securing victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections.