By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta
The governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress held peacefully across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State on Thursday, as party faithful trooped out in large numbers to designated voting centres.
Reports monitored across the state indicated that the exercise was orderly, transparent and devoid of violence, with members participating actively in the direct primary election.
Speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote at UAMC Eleja Pahayi, Ward 1, Ilaro, in Yewa South Local Government Area, the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and APC consensus governorship candidate, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, commended party members for their massive turnout and peaceful conduct during the exercise across the state.
Adeola described the primary election as peaceful, transparent and a true reflection of internal democracy within the party, stressing the need for unity and harmony as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He expressed satisfaction with the conduct of party members, electoral officials and security personnel, noting that the peaceful atmosphere further demonstrated the maturity, discipline and unity of the APC in Ogun State.
The senator also appreciated other aspirants for embracing the consensus arrangement adopted by the party and for displaying sportsmanship throughout the process.
According to him, the APC remains one united family committed to strengthening democracy and ensuring quality leadership for the people of Ogun State.
Declaring the result after the exercise at Ilaro Ward 1 and Ward 2, Adeola polled 3,023 votes and 2,360 votes respectively.
He appreciated Governor Dapo Abiodun, elder statesman Olusegun Osoba, the state party chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, party leaders and members for the confidence reposed in him, promising to justify the mandate through purposeful leadership and inclusive governance.
“What we have seen so far gives us hope and confidence ahead of the 2027 general election,” he said.
Adeola further lauded party members, security agencies and the media for their contributions to the successful conduct of the primaries across the state.
Also speaking, former member of the House of Representatives representing Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, Adekunle Adeyemi commended party faithful for their orderly conduct, noting that their comportment contributed to the smooth and seamless exercise.
With the successful conduct of the primaries, the APC is now expected to shift focus to the 2027 general elections, as party members expressed confidence in the emergence and ratification of the party’s consensus governorship candidate across the state.
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