A highly educated and professional group within the senatorial district of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adéọlá (YAYI), under the platform Ogun West Professionals for YAYI, on Sunday organised a well-attended media chat and public lecture in support of strategic political cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The lecture was delivered by the Senate Leader of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Opeyemi Micheal Bamidele, CON, and was titled:
“The Power of Internal Coherence in Securing External Support: A Roadmap to Achieving Ogun West Governorship Ambition in 2027.”
During the event, the professionals unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a second term in office, while also adopting Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adéọlá (YAYI) as their preferred candidate for the Ogun State governorship in the 2027 elections.
In his keynote address, Senator Bamidele emphasized the necessity of unity, strategic alignment, and internal consensus within Ogun West as prerequisites for securing broader political support and actualising the long-standing aspiration of producing the next Governor of Ogun State from the zone.
The gathering attracted eminent personalities and professionals across government, academia, politics, and traditional institutions. Members of the group include:
Dr. Kunle Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Services
Hon. Kayode Oladele, Member, Federal Character Commission
Hon. Jide Ojugbele, former Member, House of Representatives (Ado-Odo/Ota)
Hon. Laolu Olabimtan, Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning
Hon. Akande Jamiu Omoniyi (Jagunmolu), Ogun State Commissioner for Housing
Hon. Lai Taiwo
High Chief Kayode Odunaro, Osorun of Isaga-Orile
Chief Dapo Oke, Registrar, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)
Mr. Ogo Akinleye, Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission
Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, Director-General, Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON)
And several other notable professionals
The group boasts over 2,000 members spread across Nigeria and the Diaspora, reflecting broad-based intellectual and professional support for the political direction being championed.
Goodwill messages in support of the endorsements were delivered by distinguished guests, including:
Senator Lekan Mustapha (Ogun East)
Professor Yemi Oke, SAN (Ogun Central)
Apostle Sanyaolu (Ogun Central)
In his remarks, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adéọlá expressed deep appreciation to the professionals for their confidence in his leadership and their overwhelming personal and collective contributions toward the successful organisation of the event. He described the endorsement as a call to greater responsibility and a reflection of the growing consensus for purposeful leadership in Ogun State.
