Adeola secures APC ticket for Ogun governorship race
Senator Solomon Adeola has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State after a decisive victory in the party primaries. He received strong support from party members and praised the peaceful nature of the process. Adeola promised to build on the achievements of Governor Dapo Abiodun and maintain unity within the APC. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his mentorship and support.
Key takeaways
- Senator Solomon Adeola won the APC governorship primary in Ogun State with 304,055 votes, defeating Abayomi Hunye, who scored zero.
- The results were announced by Mr Wale Ohu, Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, at the party secretariat in Abeokuta.
- Adeola pledged to continue the work of Governor Dapo Abiodun and ensure unity within the party if elected.
- He commended the peaceful conduct of the primary, describing it as unprecedented in the state's recent history.
- Governor Abiodun praised the transparent process and noted it was the first time an outgoing governor openly unveiled a successor in such a manner.
