Key PDP stakeholders and political leaders in Ogun West declare support for Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi), pledging to mobilise structures ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State is reportedly facing renewed internal tension following the defection of several prominent stakeholders in Ogun West, who have declared support for Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as “Yayi,” ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The stakeholders converged at Senator Adeola’s senatorial office in Ilaro on Friday, where they announced their decision to mobilise political structures across the zone in support of his ambition to succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun.
1)Chief Adesina Adejobi (LISA)
PDP Frontline Apex Leader and Former Commissioner.
2)Alhaja Ayodele Mujibat Balogun (Beere)
PDP Director of Women Affairs and Grassroots Mobilization, Former House of Representatives Candidate.
3)Omo’oba Segun Adewale (OSA)
2023 Director of Strategy and Communications, Former Guber and Senatorial Aspirant, State Apex Committee Member, National Delegate
4)Otunba Ogunrinde Adebisi
Former PDP State Ex-Officio
5) Elder Fatosin Taiwo
Chairman Monitoring and Evaluation (Bloodline Strategy), Former HOR Candidate and Assistant State Secretary.
6)Chief Opeifa Samuel
Former PDP Assistant State Youth Leader
7) Hon. Titus Soji Eweje (Asuje)
2-term Local Government Chairman & 2023 HOR CANDIDATE
6) Hon. Hammed Jinad
House of Assembly Aspirant
9) Prince Bamidele Adeyanju
Former House of Assembly and HORs Candidate
10)Chief Ayinla Ogunleye
PDP Stakeholder
11) Opeifa Johnson
Former PDP Assistant Financial Secretary
12) Hon. Lati Olorode
PDP State Apex Member
13) Chief Abraham Adeleye
Chairman Yewa South PDP leaders forum
14) Alhaji Taiwo Saminu
Coordinator LADO 2023 campaign in Yewa South, former supervisor for works
15) Barr. Ayo Ajibola
Former Executive Chairman Yewa South and PDP State Executive Council Member
16) Alhaja Modupe Yusuf
Apex Council Member
17) Hon. Lekan Sangolana (OKANLOMO)
Ward 3 Leader
18) Seyi Babarinde
Secretary, 2027 Monitoring and Evaluation Yewa South
19) Alhaji Sherif Adeosun
Coordinator Yewa South LADO Riders
20) High Chief Ganiyu Dada
2023 Ogun West Senatorial Candidate
21) Prince Deji Adeyanju
HORs aspirant and Chairmanship Candidate
22) Shakiru Alagbe
Member State Apex Committee
23) Ganiyu Lamina
Ijagba Youth Leader
24) Olalekan Alli-Akinde
2023 HoA Aspirant
25) Akeem Akinbami
Former Ward Auditor
26) Chief Isiaka Olaniyan
Former Ward Chairman Agosasa
27) Araba Olagunju
Former Vice Chairman Idiroko Ward
28) Alhaji Ghazali Aloko
Chairmanship Candidate Ipokia LG
29) Akinloye Bankole
Former State Publicity Secretary and Campaign Spokesperson
According to the stakeholders, their decision was informed by Senator Adeola’s performance as a legislator and his perceived capacity to deliver development-focused governance that addresses the needs of the people.
The gathering, which also featured political figures previously associated with both PDP and APC structures, is being viewed as a significant realignment in Ogun West politics, a region widely considered strategic in the build-up to the 2027 elections.
Welcoming the delegation, Senator Adeola expressed appreciation for their support and assured them of an inclusive political movement anchored on unity, mutual respect, and development-driven leadership.
He emphasized that his aspiration is open to all stakeholders willing to contribute to the progress of Ogun State, regardless of party background.
The stakeholders, in turn, pledged sustained mobilisation across Ogun West, signaling a growing political momentum around Adeola’s governorship ambition as the 2027 race gradually takes shape.