- Governor Dapo Abiodun has won the APC primary for Ogun East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections
- Abiodun secured 75,560 votes in a primary held across nine local government areas
- The governor expressed gratitude to supporters, pledging to uphold their trust and confidence
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Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ogun East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 election.
Legit.ng reports that Governor Abiodun announced his senatorial ambition while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in the Ijebu area of Ogun on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Source: Twitter
The governor also took a jibe at one of his predecessors and imcubent senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and recounted his support for the former governor since 2003.
Abuodun emerged winner in the election held across the nine local government areas of the senatorial district.
The APC primary is part of the party’s nationwide preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The returning officer for the senatorial district, Wale Bello, said Governor Abiodun polled 75,560 votes to secure victory in the exercise.
As reported by Channels Television, Bello disclosed this at Itoro Hall in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area.
Governor Abiodun in his acceptance speech, thanked APC supporters for their confidence in him.
He pledged not to betray the trust reposed in him by the electorate in the exercise conducted by the ruling party.
The governor attributed to the support of party members and loyalists across the district.
Source: Twitter
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Yero called for unity among members of the ruling party after his primary election victory on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Former Kaduna state governor vowed to represent the people of the senatorial district positively ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The governor emerged as the party’s candidate in the senatorial primary of the APC that was held on Monday, May 18.
Governor Uzodimma had previously served as the senator for Imo West between 2011 and 2019. He is seeking a return to the Red Chamber after completing his tenure as the governor of Imo state.
Source: Legit.ng