The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, CON, FCA (YAYI), on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Asiwaju of Ijebuland and Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, Dr. Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, OFR, and his wife, Hajiya Fatima Adegunwa, following the conclusion of his official engagements for the day.
The visit formed part of Senator Adeola’s continued consultations with respected leaders and eminent personalities across Ogun State as he seeks to deepen relationships with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Dr. Adegunwa, who is also the father of Senator Adeola’s running mate, Alhaja Kabirat Adegunwa-Balogun, warmly welcomed the APC governorship candidate and members of his delegation.
Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s foremost industrialists, Dr. Adegunwa has spent more than six decades building successful enterprises, creating thousands of jobs, and contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. Beyond his accomplishments in business, he remains a revered traditional title holder as the Asiwaju of Ijebuland and an influential elder statesman whose leadership and philanthropy have positively impacted countless lives.
During the visit, Dr. Adegunwa and Hajiya Fatima Adegunwa offered heartfelt prayers, words of wisdom, and their best wishes to Senator Adeola, encouraging him to remain steadfast in his commitment to selfless service, good governance, and the development of Ogun State. They prayed for divine guidance, strength, and success as he continues his consultations and political engagements.
Senator Adeola expressed profound appreciation for the warm reception accorded him by the respected couple, describing the visit as deeply inspiring. He thanked them for their invaluable counsel, prayers, and goodwill, noting that their encouragement would further strengthen his resolve to pursue an inclusive and people-centred administration that will accelerate development, expand economic opportunities, and improve the quality of life for all residents of Ogun State.