The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing the state’s treasury rather than serving the people.
This is contained in a statement in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media, Adviser Kayode Odunaro.
According to the statement, Adeola made the allegation while addressing the Council of Iyalajes and Babaalajes (Market Leaders) in Remoland at his senatorial office in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area.
The senator was reacting to allegations by a former APC governorship aspirant that he failed to refund campaign expenses incurred before his emergence as the party’s consensus candidate.
He described the alleged demand for campaign reimbursement as insulting, saying it suggested that the aspirant’s participation in the governorship race was motivated by financial expectations rather than commitment to Ogun’s development.
Adeola said he had consulted the former aspirant during his reconciliation visits because he believed the person genuinely desired to serve the state, but later concluded that the interest was driven by personal gain.
He further alleged that the former aspirant later defected from the APC and aligned with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for similar reasons.
“Their intention is driven by personal interest and not the interest of Ogun State. Their intention is clear. They don’t mean well for our dear state. They are bitter. They are looking for the state purse.
“One of them said I offended her. She said I reneged on promises. She said she joined the governorship race and failed and wants me to refund her expenses.
“That I should refund her dollars and naira. Did I ask her to join the governorship race?” Adeola said.
The APC candidate also dismissed the legal challenge against his emergence, alleging that his political opponents were behind the suit and expressing confidence that it would not succeed.
Adeola argued that politicians who defected to another party after May 10, 2026, were ineligible to contest the forthcoming governorship election, citing existing legal provisions and court judgments.
He also questioned the legal standing of the PDP in Ogun, alleging that unresolved leadership disputes within the party could affect its participation in the election.
Earlier, President of the Council of Iyalajes and Babaalajes in Remoland, Olufunke Oyelaja, pledged the group’s support for Adeola’s governorship bid, citing his empowerment programmes and construction of modern markets for traders.
