Kayode Oladele, a former acting chairman of the Federal Character Commission and a senior figure in the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on party members to set aside post-primary disputes and focus on building unity ahead of the next general election.
Speaking on Sunday in Abeokuta, Oladele emphasized that the primary election is now history, and the party must rally behind its candidate to secure victory in 2027. He urged members to prioritize collective goals over individual ambitions for the benefit of the party and the people of Ogun State.
The former federal lawmaker, who represented Yewa North/Imeko-Afon, warned that divisive remarks and actions could weaken the party’s prospects. He stressed that discipline, togetherness, and steadfast support for Senator Olamilekan Adeola—the APC governorship candidate—are essential for success.
“The primary is over. The party has made its choice through the votes of its members, producing a candidate with unprecedented support across Ogun State. Our duty now is to close ranks, work together, and guarantee an APC victory. Personal ambitions must yield to the collective good,” he stated.
Oladele noted that the primary result clearly showed overwhelming backing for Adeola, widely known as Yayi. Recall that the party had earlier adopted Yayi as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship race. However, former Ogun State Waste Management Agency boss Abayomi Hunye still purchased nomination forms and contested.
Commenting on Hunye’s participation, Oladele said the aspirant acted on poor advice, lacking the political network, grassroots foundation, and broad acceptance needed for a state-level contest. “Hunye was misguided to join the race without first building a solid political structure. The fact that Senator Adeola garnered massive support even in Hunye’s own ward, Tube, is telling. He was outright rejected there. Politics starts from one’s immediate community. If you can’t win your ward, how can you convince others you have statewide appeal?” Oladele remarked.
According to the election committee chairman, Wale Ohu, Adeola secured 304,055 out of 305,287 accredited votes, while Hunye got none.