Tunde Lemo withdraws from Ogun race, supports Yayi for governor
Tunde Lemo, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has withdrawn from the Ogun State governorship race. He announced his support for Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the All Progressives Congress consensus candidate. Lemo described his decision as a strategic move for the party’s unity and future success. He urged his supporters to rally behind Adeola and emphasized the importance of unity within the party.
Key takeaways
- Tunde Lemo stepped down from his governorship ambition in Ogun State and endorsed Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the APC consensus candidate for the 2027 election.
- The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday in Abeokuta.
- Lemo cited “deep reflection and wide consultations” as reasons for his decision, calling it a strategic alignment for the greater good.
- He urged party members to unite and support Adeola, highlighting the need to avoid fragmentation and strengthen the party’s electoral prospects.
- The Ogun APC formally adopted Adeola as its governorship candidate at a caucus meeting presided over by state party chairman Yemi Sanusi and held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta on Monday.
