Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced his bid for the Ogun East Senate seat in 2027, claiming he previously helped Gbenga Daniel become governor and senator.

Loyalists of Gbenga Daniel have publicly rejected the endorsement of Abiodun as the consensus candidate for the Ogun East APC senatorial seat, labeling the arrangement as illegitimate.

Transport workers have praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) decision to field Governor Dapo Abiodun as the consensus candidate for the Ogun East Senate race ahead of the 2027 elections.