Former Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Ogun State, Kayode Oladele, has called on party members to focus on unity and consolidation after the recent governorship primary election, urging them to move beyond post-contest grievances and work together for a common goal. Speaking on Sunday in Abeokuta, Oladele emphasized that the primary election is over and the party must now rally behind its candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, to secure victory in the 2027 general election. He stressed that personal ambitions must be set aside in favor of the collective interest of the party and the people of Ogun State.
Oladele warned against divisive actions and statements that could weaken the APC’s chances in the upcoming election. He highlighted that unity, discipline, and unwavering support for Senator Adeola are critical to the party’s success. According to him, the primary election outcome reflects a strong mandate from party members, who overwhelmingly chose Adeola as their preferred candidate. This level of broad-based support, he noted, is unprecedented in Ogun State’s political history.
The former House of Representatives member for Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency pointed out that Senator Adeola’s victory was not just symbolic but also strategically significant. He referenced the fact that Adeola secured 304,055 votes out of 305,287 accredited voters, while his opponent, Abayomi Hunye, received zero votes. This result, Oladele said, underscores Adeola’s widespread acceptance across the state, including in Hunye’s own ward of Tube, where Adeola also won.
Oladele criticized Hunye for entering the race without building a solid political structure or cultivating grassroots support. He described Hunye’s participation as ill-advised, noting that a candidate who cannot win in his own ward lacks the statewide appeal necessary for a governorship bid. “Politics begins from one’s immediate constituency,” Oladele stated, adding that failing to gain support at the grassroots level makes it nearly impossible to win a statewide election.
The APC leader reiterated that the party’s consensus candidate, Senator Adeola, was adopted by the party before the primary exercise. Despite this, Hunye, former General Manager of the Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA), still applied for the governorship nomination. Oladele’s comments come as the APC prepares for the 2027 governorship election, with party leaders now focused on uniting members and strengthening campaign efforts. The party’s ability to maintain cohesion will be key to its success in the upcoming polls.
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