Categories: NewsPolitics

Former UK envoy Ishola backs Yayi for 2027 Ogun governorship

Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafadeen Tunji Ishola, has reaffirmed his support for the governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 Ogun State election.

Ishola declared his support during a consultative meeting with the Egba League of Imams and Alfas in Abeokuta, where he described the All Progressives Congress governorship hopeful as the right candidate to lead the state’s next phase of development.

The former envoy, who had earlier dissolved his political structure in support of Adeola’s ambition, said the senator possesses the experience, leadership qualities and vision needed to govern Ogun State.

“I have no doubt about your capacity and experience to govern and improve the fortunes of Ogun State. You have my full support, now and forever, because what is important is the development of Ogun State, and I know you are also committed to Ogun State like I am,” Ishola said.

Reflecting on his public service career, Ishola said his decision was driven by his commitment to the progress of Ogun State and loyalty to the APC.

He noted that he had served as Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Finance, Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

According to him, his experience in public office places a responsibility on him to support the party’s position and the state’s development.

Adeola’s governorship aspiration has continued to attract endorsements from political leaders and interest groups across Ogun State.

According to a statement issued on Friday, the senator has received support from the Ijebu Traditional Council of Obas, traditional rulers in Yewaland, community leaders in Ogun Waterside, the Arewa Community in Ogun State, as well as former governors Olusegun Osoba, Gbenga Daniel, Ibikunle Amosun and the incumbent governor, Dapo Abiodun.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

Recent Posts

Tinubu unveils N1bn digital centre for students

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has said financial constraints should not prevent Nigerian students from acquiring…

11 minutes ago

EFCC arraigns two over £110,000, N500m fraud in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two men, Ali Bala and Yusuf…

16 minutes ago

Five jailed seven years over N117.7m Chi Limited fraud

Five persons have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment each for their involvement in a…

18 minutes ago

23-year-old DELSU student becomes Ekwuoma king

At just 23, Prince Daniel Afamefune Chukwujindu has assumed the traditional throne of Ekwuoma Kingdom…

1 hour ago

Russian strike kills four in Ukraine — Military

Four people were killed and five others injured after a Russian strike hit the southeastern…

2 hours ago

Troops free 25 kidnapped victims in Katsina, Zamfara

Twenty-five people abducted by terrorists have regained their freedom following separate military operations in Katsina…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.