Yayi downplays Ogun 2027 governorship ambition

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation and Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, on Saturday, said that it was not yet time to talk about the 2027 governorship race in the state.

Yayi said he was preoccupied with delivering on his campaign promises as senator representing the people of Ogun West, adding that the future would determine his next political move.

The third-term senator disclosed this while speaking with journalists during the annual New Year thanksgiving service held at the Unity Cathedral of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ogun Province Seven, Ilaro, on Saturday.

The lawmaker has been tipped as the topmost contender for the 2027 governorship race in the state.

Asked to confirm the media reports suggesting that his next political move would be to succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun, Yayi said, “I don’t think it is time for that now. We are still involved in trying to bring back the dividends of democracy to the people as the Senator elected for Ogun West.

“What we are here to do today is to appreciate the Almighty God for His support in the past years and to also celebrate the new year with my people for their support and cooperation as well, because they are the ones who put me in this office.

“So, in the future, we can start talking about that when the time is ripe to know if I am going forward or I am staying where I am. The future will determine all of that.”

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