Senator representing Ogun West and Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola, popularly called Yayi, has appealed to his teeming supporters not to attack other governorship aspirants for the 2027 gubernatorial race in the state, on his behalf.
According to Senator Adeola, his attention has been drawn to recent statements and opinions, particularly on social media, arising from declarations by some respected citizens in the state planning to contest the 2027 governorship seat.
He said he had noted that many of his supporters backing his aspiration for the governorship have been taking positions and making detestable statements against some aspirants in the same party, the All Progressives Congress.
The lawmaker, in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists on Monday, said that he has, however, not made any official statement regarding any aspirant’s aspiration or responded to the unprovoked media attacks against his person or political career.
Adeola added that he has also neither authorised anyone to respond to such attacks on his behalf.
His statement partly read, “I am presently focused on serving my constituents in Ogun West Senatorial District, Ogun State and indeed, Nigeria. It is not in my character to derogate, demean or ridicule any of my fellow party members on the basis of their genuine aspirations.
“In view of this, I want to appeal to all my teeming supporters, well-wishers and loyalists to desist from attacking the person or ideals of any aspirant, ostensibly in my defense or support.
“This appeal is pursuant to a rancour-free process for all the upcoming activities of our party, APC, as we progress towards the general elections.
Senator Adeola added, “I passionately appeal to all my supporters and party members to always bear in mind that we are all members of a great political family and we must eschew bitterness and rancour in our relationship.
“While I greatly appreciate the genuine love and support for me by my supporters, I urge restraint and caution in the days ahead.
“I urge all my supporters and loyalists not to be distracted and remain focused with eyes on the ball and the goal we have envisioned for our state for over a decade.
He further stated, “Going forward, let us continue to showcase the work that has been done by my humble self, the governor of our state, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, under the Renewed Hope Agenda as we move toward party primaries and general elections in less than a year’s time.
“Our focus should be on continuity of the ongoing reforms of our great party, APC, at both the state and national level and not on any unproductive internal bickering.”
