Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West senatorial district, has emerged APC Ogun governorship candidate with 304,055 votes, defeating Abayomi Hunye who scored zero.

Wale Ohu, the chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee for Ogun, announced the result at APC secretariat in Abeokuta on Thursday.

The returning officers from 20 local government areas had earlier announced results from each LGA.

There were 343,292 registered voters and 305,287 accredited, while Mr Adeola polled 304,055 votes to emerge winner.

Mr Ohu said, “There were two contestants. Senator Solomon Adeola scored 304,055 votes while Mr Abayomi Hunye polled zero.”

Mr Adeola pledged to consolidate achievements of Governor Dapo Abiodun and sustain unity within APC if elected 2027. He commended Mr Abiodun for ensuring a peaceful and seamless primary, he described as unprecedented.

“I never imagined the exercise would be this peaceful. I thought it was usual primaries where people struggle and fight. God on our side,” Mr Adeola said.

According to him, Ogun is witnessing first peaceful transition arrangement in 15 years toward 2027 succession.

Mr Adeola said, “By the grace of God, on May 29, 2027, I will be sitting side by side with you for a smooth transition of government.”

The senator assured Ogun residents that he would sustain development and advance state progress.

Mr Adeola also thanked President Bola Tinubu for support and mentorship throughout his political career. He described the president as a father, leader and role model noting 24 years of political growth.

The Ogun governor said Mr Adeola’s emergence validated confidence reposed by party members across state. He hailed the peaceful primaries as a historic first in 50-year state history.

The governor noted it was the first time an outgoing governor openly unveiled successor ahead of an election in transparent rancour-free manner.

(NAN)