The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola a.k.a Yayi, has commended the traditional rulers in Yewaland, for rejecting a huge cash offer allegedly made by the governorship candidate of a faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Ladi Adebutu, during his consultative meeting with the Yewa Traditional Council at Ilaro.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Senator Adeola described the reported action of the monarchs as a demonstration of integrity and a reaffirmation of Yewaland’s collective resolve this time around to support the aspiration of Ogun West Senatorial District to produce the next governor of Ogun State in 2027.
The APC standard bearer expressed delight and joy at the reported rejection of monetary offer allegedly made to the traditional rulers while maintaining that Yewaland had already identified with his governorship bid in pursuit of what he described as equity, fairness and balanced political representation in Ogun State 50 years history.
“I want to salute the resoluteness, the steadfastness and uprightness of our revered royal fathers that was demonstrated in the encounter with Hon. Adebutu. I am happy royal fathers in Ogun West are of the same page going forward to 2027 in their stand and commitment to me as their preferred candidate for Yewaland and by extension, Ogun West Senatorial District” he stated.
The senator representing Ogun West praised the Yewa Traditional Council members for doing what he described as the right thing by rejecting any form of inducement adding their decision demonstrated integrity, strengthened public confidence in the traditional institution of Ogun West as well as reaffirmed their commitment to the collective aspiration of the people of Ogun West.
He said the reported decision by the royal fathers underscored the determination of the people of Ogun West to correct what he characterized as a longstanding imbalance in the state’s political leadership .
“For five decades since the creation of Ogun State, Ogun West has not produced a democratically elected governor. The aspiration of our people is founded on the principles of justice, fairness and inclusion. The reported position of the Yewa monarchs reflects that collective aspiration and demonstrates that the collective interest of our people cannot be compromised on the altar of financial inducement. It would be inconsistent with the quest for equity and balanced power sharing for Yewaland to support another governorship candidate from Remo when the incumbent Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is also from Ogun East Senatorial District. 2027 election is a great opportunity to correct a historic imbalance and ensure that every part of Ogun State has a sense of belonging in the leadership of our dear state going forward.” the senator stated
The APC flag bearer stated that while he will not begrudge any contestant their right to pursue personal or family interest, the overall interest of political stability, equity, justice and even development of Ogun State and its people should be of paramount interest all stressing that his consensus candidacy was premised on the need to follow the path of justice to deepen unity, strengthen mutual trust and foster sustainable political harmony and development across the state’s three senatorial districts.
While urging the electorate to support his candidacy in the 2027 governorship election with a pledge to provide purposeful, inclusive and people centred leadership that would accelerate development across all parts of Ogun State, Senator Adeola stated that supporting Ogun West’s governorship aspiration is a moral commitment to fairness, inclusiveness and the equitable rotation of power.