Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has secured victory in the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary for Ogun East Senatorial District, emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The primary election was conducted across the nine local government areas that make up the district, as part of the APC’s nationwide internal process to select candidates for the upcoming polls.
The outcome of the exercise was officially announced by the returning officer for Ogun East Senatorial District, Wale Bello, at Itoro Hall in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area.
Announcing the result, Bello disclosed that Abiodun garnered 75,560 votes out of the 99,503 registered voters who participated in the primary election, securing a commanding lead to clinch the party’s ticket.
Reacting to his victory, Governor Abiodun expressed gratitude to God and members of the ruling party for their support throughout the exercise.
In his acceptance remarks, he appreciated party faithful and loyalists across Ogun East for the confidence reposed in him, assuring them that he would remain committed to serving with integrity and would not betray the trust placed in him.
The governor described the victory as a reflection of the collective effort and unity within the party, while reaffirming his readiness to represent the district if elected in the 2027 senatorial election.
The APC primary forms part of the party’s broader strategic preparations as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections across the country.
What you should know
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s emergence as the APC candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District marks a significant political development in Ogun State ahead of 2027.
His victory signals strong backing within the party structure and positions him for a major political transition from the executive arm to the legislative chamber. The outcome is expected to reshape political alignments in the state as stakeholders begin preparations for the general elections.
With his administration still in office, attention will now focus on how he balances governance responsibilities with the demands of a senatorial campaign, while opposition parties are also expected to intensify their strategies in response.
