2027: Senator Adeola a bona fide indigene of Ilaro, says Ogun group

The League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners has reaffirmed its support for the governorship aspiration of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, describing him as a competent and experienced leader capable of governing Ogun State.

The association also dismissed renewed debates over the senator’s ancestry, insisting that the issue had long been resolved and should not be used to distract from discussions on governance and development.

The National President of LOYAMP, Alhaji Abu-Satar Hamed, disclosed this during a media engagement in Ilaro.

His remarks were contained in a statement issued on Monday by the group’s Secretary-General, Mr Simeon Fakeye.

He said the association remained committed to its longstanding advocacy for the emergence of a qualified indigene of Ogun West as the next governor of the state.

Hamed said, “LOYAMP remains unwavering in its support for the governorship aspiration of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola. We believe he possesses the experience, competence and proven capacity to lead Ogun State to greater heights.

“Our campaign has always been rooted in equity, fairness and justice. We have consistently advocated the emergence of a qualified son of Ogun West as governor, and we remain committed to that cause.”

According to him, the association comprises veteran journalists, publishers, editors and other media professionals who have continued to champion justice and fairness through responsible journalism and constructive advocacy.

He disclosed that, in pursuit of the Ogun West governorship agenda, the association had engaged several prominent national leaders, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ogun State Governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, among others, to seek support for the aspiration.

Hamed further credited Adeola’s return to Ogun West after representing Lagos West in the Senate with what he described as significant political and developmental progress across the senatorial district.

He said, “Through infrastructural projects, educational interventions and empowerment programmes, Senator Adeola has positively impacted the lives of thousands of residents, including youths, women, artisans, students, senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.”

He, however, expressed concern over renewed attempts by some individuals to question Adeola’s ancestry, describing the development as unnecessary and politically motivated.

He said, “Senator Adeola is a bona fide indigene of Ilaro from the Pahayi family. That issue has long been settled and accepted. It is unnecessary to resurrect it at this stage.

“The people of Ogun State deserve issue-based campaigns rather than attempts to revive matters that have long been settled. Elections should be about competence, performance, vision and the ability to improve the lives of the people.”

Hamed maintained that leadership should be assessed based on performance and capacity to deliver democratic dividends, arguing that Adeola’s developmental record in Ogun West remained visible.

He called on residents of Ogun West and the wider Ogun electorate to support the senator’s governorship ambition.

“If Senator Adeola emerges as governor, it will not only provide purposeful leadership for Ogun State but also mark a historic milestone by producing the first governor from Ogun West in over five decades,” he added.

The association also pledged to continue mobilising support for the senator ahead of the 2027 governorship election, while urging journalists to uphold professionalism by ensuring balanced, factual and responsible reporting.