Governor Dapo Abiodun has passed into law, the ogun state N1.05 trillion 2027 budget bill.
He signed the bill on Monday at the governor’s office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.
The event was witnessed by deputy governor Noimot Salako Oyedele, the speaker of the state house of assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, other principal members of the house and members of the state executive council.
The governor after signing the bill, said in the coming months, his administration would enter into a partnership agreement for the development of the proposed Olokola deep seaport project in Ogun waterside.
He added that his administration would in the new year, focus on the provision of basic infrastructure with memorandum of understanding with the organized private sector in renewable energy, agriculture and in other sectors.
Abiodun also said Ogun would also aspire to join the league of beef and pork production for domestic consumption and export.
He appreciated members of the house of assembly for the speedy passage of the budget bill.
The speaker said the speedy passage was in line with the pledge made by lawmakers to the governor, while presenting the bill to the house.
The speaker also appreciated the governor for the face lift of the state house of assembly complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.

…APC Chieftain Lauds Group’s Position on Yayi

…an Egba son or daughter is one whose father or mother is of Egba origin

The leadership of the “Egba Lokan Agenda 2027,” a coalition movement formed to identify and support a credible Egba indigene as the governor of Ogun State in 2027, has recognized Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as one of the potential candidates to lead the Gateway State.

In a release signed by its leader, Prof. Yemi Oke, SAN, the group stated that several Egba sons and daughters have been identified or rumored as likely aspirants for the Ogun State Governorship seat in 2027. The group provided a comprehensive list of potential governorship candidates of Egba origin.

According to Prof. Oke, the group has adopted an inclusive approach to define who qualifies as an Egba indigene capable of receiving their support, consistent with Egba culture and tradition. He emphasized, “For the purpose of our fundamental objective, and in line with Egba’s civilized disposition of equal rights to Egba sons and daughters, we have set a clear definition of ‘an Egba son or daughter.’ To this extent, we restate that an Egba son or daughter is one whose father or mother is of Egba origin.”

He then summarized a distinguished list of potential governorship aspirants of Egba extraction, which includes former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole; former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Amb. Sharafa Adetunji Ishola; current Senator representing Ogun West, Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), whose mother is an Egba indigene; the son of a former governor of Ogun State, Hon. Olumide Osoba; the daughter of former President, Sen. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello; and Minister of Finance, Chief Wale Edun, whose interest the group has yet to confirm. Also listed are the current Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, among others.

APC Chieftain Commends Recognition of Yayi by Egba GroupAn All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and member of the Ogun State Caucus of the Party, Hon. Kayode Oladele, expressed great satisfaction with the Egba Lokan Agenda 2027 leadership for recognizing Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as a credible Egba aspirant.He commended the group for their clarity and fidelity, especially considering that Egba culture and tradition treat individuals whose mother or father is an Egba indigene equally and fairly.Oladele stated, “It is a fact that Yayi’s mother was a native of Kemta, located just a short distance from the famous Olumo Rock in the heart of Abeokuta, not far from the family home of Pastor Tunde Bakare in Sodeke. Kemta comprises ten sub-sections (Igaran Mewa) such as Kemta Odutolu, Ita Sodeke, Kemta Oke-Ejigbo, Kemta Olabode, among others. Like Itoku, Kemta is famously known for its adire market, an exquisite fabric and vibrant cultural product of the women of Egbaland. It falls under Egba Ake, one of the principal sections making up Egbaland, alongside Owu, Gbagura, and Oke-Ona.”“By virtue of his mother’s ancestry, Yayi has all the rights and privileges of an Egba indigene. According to a Yoruba proverb, you cannot have a father’s family without having a mother’s family—‘Iya lo lomo.’ Consequently, all the names listed by the group have an equal stake in Egbaland, and no one can assert a more superior claim.”“It is therefore commendable that the Egba Agenda has recognized Senator Olamilekan Adeola Yayi as one of their governorship hopefuls for 2027.”

The current Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, whose second term will expire in 2027, hails from Ogun East of Remo extraction, the same sub-group that produced another former governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, who governed the State from 2003 to 2011.

In a remarkable demonstration of his commitment to the welfare of party members and the development of Ijebu North Local Government, Prince Fatai Adesegun convened a strategic meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the local government area.

The meeting provided an opportunity for him to commend the APC leadership for their steadfastness and dedication to the party’s progress. He emphasized the importance of unity, grassroots mobilization, and proactive engagement to ensure the APC’s continued success in future elections.

As part of his goodwill gesture, the Ago Iwoye Prince donated 100 bags of rice and a sum of 5 million naira to support party members across Ijebu North. He further contributed 1 million toward the renovation of the APC Secretariat in the local government, underscoring his commitment to strengthening the party’s administrative structure.

In his remarks, Authentic as he is fondly called expressed his appreciation for the exemplary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Dapo Abiodun, and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola YAYI. He commended Senator Adeola for his dedication to the welfare of the people and his visionary leadership.

The one time NANS, OGUN JCC Chairman also used the occasion to rally support for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola’s 2027 gubernatorial bid, describing it as the best path forward for Ogun State. He highlighted Senator Adeola’s wealth of experience and his relentless quest for massive development across the state.
“Senator Adeola has proven himself as a visionary leader with the experience and passion required to transform Ogun State. His gubernatorial ambition is a golden opportunity for us to secure a brighter future for our state,” Adesegun said.

The meeting witnessed the presence of notable APC leaders and stakeholders, including Hon. Mosun Oladipupo, the Ijebu North Local Government Chairman, who led the Local Government Secretary, other executives of the party, and all 11 Ward Chairmen. Chief Dele Mogaji, a two-time Vice Chairman of the Local Government, and Mrs. Bukky Onadeko, a frontline women leader in the Local Government, were also in attendance.

Party members expressed their gratitude to Adesegun for his generosity, foresight, and leadership, pledging their unwavering loyalty and commitment to the party’s vision and goals.

Adesegun’s actions and advocacy for a united front resonate as a call for collective responsibility, setting the stage for a prosperous future for Ijebu North and Ogun State under the APC banner.