Clash Over Senator's Indigeneship Status Ahead of 2027 Election
A socio-political group and an aide to Senator Solomon Adeola are clashing over the senator’s Ogun West indigeneship status, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
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A socio-political group and an aide to Senator Solomon Adeola are clashing over the senator’s Ogun West indigeneship status, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Convener of the Ogun West Initiative, Olootu Bolaji Adeniji, stated that former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo's resignation from the party will not impact its unity, structure, or electoral strength ahead of 2027.
Ogun State Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele has obtained her APC nomination form, signaling her intention to contest the Ogun West Senate race in the upcoming 2027 elections.

Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned from the PDP and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move welcomed by the Kano governor who stated it strengthens the party in the state. This defection is seen as a significant development for the APC ahead of future elections.

Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District in Nigeria, has appealed to his supporters in Ogun State to stop erecting premature campaign billboards for the 2027 governorship election, emphasizing the need for due process.
Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) is being highlighted for transforming Ogun West with unprecedented projects, effectively turning development into significant political capital.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its primary elections in multiple Nigerian states, determining candidates for various offices. While some winners were declared, the primaries faced significant challenges, including rejections of results by aspirants and protests over alleged irregularities.
Former senator Tolu Odebiyi has declared his intention to return to the Ogun West Senate, picking up the APC nomination form for the 2027 election.

Governor Abiodun has announced Senator Adeola, who represents Ogun West, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State, Nigeria.

An Ogun monarch has condemned critics of Gboyega Isiaka’s ambition for the 2027 governorship, citing his experience and urging unity among aspirants in Ogun West.

Ogun State has attracted a $250 million dairy investment in its agricultural sector, with a firm planning to establish a mega farm in Ogun West. This investment aims to boost dairy production in the region.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria has endorsed candidates for various political offices, including House of Representatives and State Assembly in Akoko-Edo, and presented a consensus governorship candidate for Ogun West.
The Olofin of Ado-Odo in Ogun State, Nigeria, has denied reports that Awori traditional rulers zoned the Ogun West senatorial seat to a specific constituency.

The Ogun West chapter of the City Boy Movement has expressed support for Governor Dapo Abiodun's selection of Adeola, aiming to settle the state's succession debate for the 2027 elections.