Yayi, Adebutu supporters take campaign to Daniel’s mother-in-law’s burial

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Supporters of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and Peoples Democratic Party governorship hopeful Ladi Adebutu on Friday exchanged slogans during the funeral service of the mother-in-law of former Ogun State Governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, in Abeokuta.

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The incident occurred during the burial service of Mrs Sabainah Opawole, mother of Yeye Olufunke Daniel, at Ibara Baptist Church.

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Mrs Opawole died about two weeks ago at the age of 93.

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The service was attended by Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, who represented former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Senator Adeola, Adebutu, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Ishola, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and Senator Shuaib Salisu, among other dignitaries.

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The atmosphere turned political when Adebutu was invited to pay tribute to the deceased.

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His supporters began chanting, “Say Lado for 2027” and “Ogun for Ogun,” in apparent support of his governorship ambition.

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The chants were immediately countered by supporters of Adeola, who responded with solidarity songs in support of the senator’s 2027 governorship aspiration.

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The development briefly disrupted the church service, prompting Daniel to appeal for calm.

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“We are here to pay our last respects to my mother-in-law. This is not the appropriate place for political campaigns or slogans,” the former governor told the congregation.

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He urged supporters of both politicians to respect the solemnity of the occasion, adding that there would be enough time after the service for political activities.

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Following his intervention, calm was restored, and the funeral service continued without further interruption.

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