Leaders in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun have pledged massive votes for Sen. Solomon Adeola, the APC governorship candidate, ahead of the 2027 election.
The leaders made the pledge at a stakeholders’ town hall meeting organised by Adeola at Omo Ilu Foundation Hall, Ijebu Igbo.
Those who endorsed his candidacy included former Deputy Governor of Ogun, Sen. Gbenga Kaka; former Deputy Governor, Prince Segun Adesegun; former Senator Lekan Mustapha and community leaders.
Kaka commended Adeola for attracting development to the local government despite representing another senatorial district.
He urged stakeholders, including Community Development Committees, religious organisations, teachers and local government workers, to support Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.
Kaka described voting for Adeola as a blessing to the area, saying his developmental interventions had demonstrated his capacity to deliver.
Similarly, Adesegun said the massive reception accorded Adeola reminded him of the political enthusiasm witnessed during the era of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
He attributed the support to Adeola’s developmental initiatives and said his election would attract more projects to Ijebu North and other parts of Ijebuland.
Mustapha also endorsed the candidate, citing his commitment to supporting the proposed creation of Ijebu State whenever necessary.
He said Adeola’s more than two decades of experience in public service made him suitable to govern Ogun.
Other stakeholders, including representatives of the League of Imams, traditional rulers and Baales, also pledged their support.
The Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba, represented the traditional institution and presented development requests to the candidate.
Responding, Adeola said the meeting was organised to obtain firsthand information on the developmental needs of the communities for inclusion in his manifesto and economic blueprint.
He assured the stakeholders that their requests would be addressed through short-, medium- and long-term interventions, adding that some short-term projects would commence before the election.
Adeola said he had facilitated 17 completed projects in Ijebu North, including roads, solar-powered streetlights, transformers, 12-classroom blocks and a new police station with two residential bungalows.
He added that four other projects were ongoing, while three additional infrastructure projects would commence following requests by the stakeholders.
Among the proposed projects, he said, was the construction of Phases One and Two of the Obada Ultra-Modern Market in Ijebu Igbo.
Earlier, a similar stakeholders’ meeting was held in Isara, Remo North, where Sen. Dipo Odujirin and other leaders expressed support for Adeola’s governorship ambition.
They cited his developmental interventions and promises to facilitate projects in the area despite not representing the constituency.
Adeola was accompanied by his wife, Chief Mrs Temitope Adeola; Deputy Governor candidate, Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun; Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Minister of State for Health, Dr Kunle Salako, and other party leaders.
