Group gets N1bn, 27 buses to support Yayi’s gov bid

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An Ogun State-based political group, Yayi Progressives Movement, has announced a donation of N1bn and 27 branded buses to support the 2027 governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress consensus candidate in the state, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.

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Recall that in April, the Ogun State chapter of the APC adopted Yayi as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election.

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At the event on Sunday, Governor Dapo Abiodun urged other aspirants to rally round him, stressing the need for party unity over personal interests.

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The donations were made at the inauguration of the group at Ake Palace Pavilion, Abeokuta, where its Convener, Armstrong Akintunde, said the funds and vehicles would be deployed for campaign logistics and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the polls.

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Akintunde also inaugurated the state executive members of YPM, led by a House of Assembly member, Olusegun Kaka, asserting that the group is committed to ensuring the emergence of Adeola as the next governor of Ogun State.

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Akintunde said, “This is not about an individual. It is about securing the future of Ogun State. Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi represents competence, continuity, and a proven track record. We are making these donations because we believe in the vision of the APC candidate.”

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Speaking further, Akintunde also expressed the readiness of the state to deliver the highest number of votes in the South-West region for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

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He said, “Our leader has given us a marching order. We want to assure you that come the 2027 election, Ogun State will deliver the highest number of votes in the entire South-West.

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“This assignment has been made very easy for us with the collaboration and efforts of our party leaders.”

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Akintunde commended Abiodun for his leadership and steadfastness in driving infrastructural development and promoting peace in the state.

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“We are grateful for what the current administration has done. Our support for Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi is to ensure those gains are consolidated.

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“Today represents another significant milestone in the evolving history of political movements in Ogun State. The Yayi Progressives Movement has come a long way, emerging from DACA, through Omoluabi, and now standing strong in its current form.

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“This journey is a testament to our unity and determination to mobilise the people of Ogun State towards the realisation of our party’s goals, particularly in securing decisive electoral victories for all our candidates across the state,” he said.

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Earlier, Kaka stated that the inauguration of the committee marked the collective commitment of YPM members to progress, unity, and vision.

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The coordinator urged members to “remain focused on our goals, strengthen our bonds, and continue to work tirelessly for the growth and development of our people and our dear state.”

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Dignitaries at the event included former Deputy Governor, Senator Adegbenga Kaka; Senator Gbenga Obadara; Senator Iyabo Anisulowo; Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu; Ade Akinsanya; Waliu Taiwo; Kehinde Odeneye; and businessman, Ibrahim Dende.

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