There is confusion in Ogun State following the planned ‘relocation’ of Senator Olamilekan Adeola of Lagos West to Ogun West as the 2023 elections draw closer.

DAILY POST reports that the Lagos Senator was in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State on Wednesday, to declare that he would be returning to the Senate, this time, to represent Ogun West; a move many have described as an “aberration”.

By 2023, Adeola, who is in the Senate for a second term, would have completed 20 years as an elected lawmaker in Lagos State.

DAILY POST reports that Senator Olamilekan Adeola, addressed as Yayi, has spent eight years as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Alimosho State Constituency 2, from 2003 to 2011.

From 2011 to 2015, he was a member of the House of Representatives, where he represented the Alimosho Federal Constituency: and he has been in the red chamber since 2015

As his second term in the Senate draws to an end, the Senator is reported to b planning to ‘port’ from Lagos to Ogun to continue his purported ‘sit-tight disposition’ at the National Assembly.

While in Ilaro for his declaration, the sitting Lagos Senator said he had transferred his Permanent Voter’s Card from Lagos to Ogun, adding that he has also registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Gateway State.

Before now, there had been controversies over Adeola’s origin as many doubt his claims of being an indigene of Yewa in Ogun.

In 2015, he made an attempt to become the Senator of Ogun West but this was unsuccessful; making him relocate to Lagos West for the senatorial ticket.

In the build-up to the 2019 elections, Yayi returned for a governorship ambition in Ogun State, winning more supporters.

However, his aspiration to ‘jump’ from Lagos and become the governor of Ogun State in 2019 was foiled by the immediate past Governor Ibikunle Amosun, who was not convinced that Adeola was an indigene of Ogun State as being claimed.

Our correspondent reports that the Senator’s real state of origin remains a subject of controversy despite all efforts to convince Ogun residents that he is from Pahayi in Ilaro.

With Governor Dapo Abiodun at the saddle, Adeola and his followers are of the belief that the coast is getting clearer for the actualisation of his much-coveted ambition.

The Accountant turned politician, DAILY POST gathered, has a game plan to become the governor of Ogun State in 2027, thinking Gov Abiodun would return for a second term.


Adeola’s ambition tears Abiodun’s camp apart

At the moment, the ambition of Adeola has put Abiodun’s APC camp in disarray as loyalists face off over Ogun West’s senatorial ticket.

Presently, a three-time governorship aspirant, Gboyega Isiaka, who is currently an appointee of Abiodun is also interested in running the senatorial race.

Also, a three-time former House of Representatives and Federal Character Commissioner, Abiodun Akinlade, is also interested in taking over from the incumbent Senator Tolu Odebiyi, who is presently in the Amosun camp.

However, it appears Abiodun might support the Lagosian, leaving the home-based Isiaka and Akinlade in the cold.

To avoid this, loyalists of the two grassroots politicians are leaving no stone unturned to stop Abiodun from pitching tents with Yayi, saying they could not afford to have a ‘foreigner’ as their senator.


Abiodun allegedly indecisive over Isiaka, Adeola

DAILY POST reliably learnt that Abiodun is currently in dilemma over who to support between Isiaka and the Lagos politician.

To him, Adeola owns the political structure that won him the 2019 governorship election.

On the other hand, Abiodun sees Isiaka as being instrumental to his victory in the poll because his insistence not to step down for Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied Peoples Movement dashed the hope of Ogun West to produce the governor of the state for the first time.

“The governor is confused, he doesn’t know who to support between GNI and Yayi. They all supported him in the last election and he doesn’t want to offend any of them. Maybe all of them will go for primary and whoever wins gets the ticket,” an APC leader said.


Ogun West leaders warn Tinubu over imposition of Adeola

Meanwhile, some leaders of the APC in Ogun West have asked the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, not to impose Adeola on them.

Speaking on behalf of the party leaders in Ogun West, Chief Sikiru Adegbite, described as unthinkable, the fact that Adeola, who started his political career in 1999 in Lagos is allegedly being pushed by Tinubu to become a senator in Ogun West.

They said there would be a serious crisis in the APC if Adeola moves over to Ogun State, claiming that there was no evidence that the Senator hails from Yewa.

“The people of Yewa consider it an insult that a non-indigene will be imposed on them by the party’s leadership, when there are bonafide and loyal party members in Yewa,” Adegbite was quoted as saying.

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Lalasticlala

Why are they making noise when they know they will still bow to their slave master? Amosun bowed in 2019, Aregbesola just bowed in osun state and all these noisemakers will still bow to the great Iragbiji slave master.

Tinubu from Osun was once a Lagos state governor,so why the fuse?

Yayi is doing well politically in Lagos, what's his obsession with Ogun?

Well if the Yewa people consider him one of them so much as to represent them in the Senate, then good for them.

However it will very difficult but not impossible for him to win a governorship contest in Ogun. They consider him as a 'Tokunbo'

Both yayi and isiaka has a formidable structure in ogun state.
Let them go for primaries, whoever win should take it.

LibertyRep:
Yayi is doing well politically in Lagos, what's his obsession with Ogun?

he want to be a governor, for him to have a formidable grassroot backing, he need to shift base.

Yayi is a great guy, representing well.

LibertyRep:
Yayi is doing well politically in Lagos, what's his obsession with Ogun?

Well if the Yewa people consider him one of them so much as to represent them in the Senate, then good for them.

However it will very difficult but not impossible for him to win a governorship contest in Ogun. They consider him as a 'Tokunbo'

He no go fit become gov for Lasgidi

You sey...

Donshegxy10:


he want to be a governor, for him to have a formidable grassroot backing, he need to shift base.

Yayi is a great guy, representing well.

Well, he is free to aspire for any post as long as he is qualified. But I doubt if the Aregbesola scenario can play out in Ogun.

I feel his chances are brighter in Lagos than in Ogun.

A beg make una leave me alone jare make finish reading my book on...

LibertyRep:


Well, he is free to aspire for any post as long as he is qualified. But I doubt if the Aregbesola scenario can play out in Ogun.

I feel his chances are brighter in Lagos than in Ogun.

he can never be a governor in lagos, he is a close ally of dapo, he has a strong following in ogun as well.

Constitutionally senator YAYI can contest anywhere in nigeria. Example are .. grace folashade bent from osun state was senator in adamawa state, jame falake from kogi state is now a member house representative in lagos state. Umar Bago from lapai lga is now a member representing chanchaga federal constituency at the national assembly .

yyba:
Constitutionally senator YAYI can contest anywhere in nigeria. Example.. grace folashade bent from osun state was senator from adamawa state and binta masi garba from adamawa state was once a member rep from kaduna and umar bago from lapai lga is now a member representing chanchaga federal constituency at the national assembly .

But will APC politicians support him in Ogun? He has been in the senate for two terms, let him step aside for other people abegi.

There are politicians who have been working hard for APC in Ogun west, I don't think it will be fair to impose him on them.

Parachoko:
But will APC politicians support him in Ogun? He has been in the senate for two years, let him step aside for other people abegi.

There are politicians who have been working hard for APC in Ogun west, I don't think it will be fair to impose him on them.

you are actually 100% correct in reality but, constitutionally he can contest anywhere in nigeria.

Is Yayi Awori ?

That's what's up mah niggarr.....

Confused set of people....

meth Tinubu no go win this election IJN...

ijustdey:



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Lalasticlala

This is the bullshit we do experience in Lagos everytime...one reason why most Lagos indigenes are in Lagos PDP...

Seems there is a deliberate policy by Asiwaju to not empower Lagos indigenes...

He doesn't like us we don't like him too...I used to like him but later disliked him when I looked into his style...



Usurpers don't end well!

edmaraja:
Why are they making noise when they know they will still bow to their slave master? Amosun bowed in 2019, Aregbesola just bowed in osun state and all these noisemakers will still bow to the great Iragbiji slave master.

All una know na to call people way dae make way for there own people slaves. Una way no be slaves all the initial gra gra wetin una achieve?

After my analysis, Hon Akinlade remain my best candidate and the one that is more concerned about the ordinary citizen in the state.
I don't know how God will do it for him, but I pray Allah make it easier for him to emerge png his contemporaries.

Parachoko:
But will APC politicians support him in Ogun? He has been in the senate for two years, let him step aside for other people abegi.

There are politicians who have been working hard for APC in Ogun west, I don't think it will be fair to impose him on them.

Lmaooooo

60% of Dapo Abiodun's cabinet are Yayi's Hallelujah boys and the governor knows it. It was Yayi's structure that made Dapo Governor and this same structure guarantees him a second term.

Yayi is bigger than the governor yet he has not leaned on the governor in anything. The governor is free to try to play games sha but West-West agenda as Yayi's people call it is sealed judging on what is on ground

GNI does not have the structure, people, money or influence. This is Lagos west that has Alimosho which strongly influenced Ado-Odo ota. Those votes will crush anyone

Las las, APC na scam

From Lagos to Ogun

Only one man

Declare is the only language we hear these days

Ok

Ogun West leaders/elders have been confused human beings from immemorial.

They have not produced a Gov. since 1976.

OGD tried to get them a slot

Amosun did same

OBJ did same

They couldn't come together in unison to use all these opportunities to clinge the seat.

Let's forget about the problems,intrigues and politics all these people mentioned played. It was obvious they just want someone from Ogun West. Trust me, if they have had consensus way back, they would have produced a Gov.

Now, a foreigner (Yayi) will come for a spot and win. There elders need to be spanked. If Yayi wins, it will be a problem for them in 2027 because he would want to be a Gov which other Senatorial District will oppose. Elders in other Senatorial District would never accept a foreigner just. Never. They will kick and ensure Ogun Central or East produces the 2027 Gov.

Abiodun is not a politician per sey so, he does not understand the game well very. He got the ticket on a platter of gold and if he fails to support a grassroot politician in Ogun West, he may loose the Governorship seat in 2023 because others will see the future and avert it before it explodes.

Someone needs to talk to Ogun West elders. It is an aberration. They should stop Yayi's move with every strength. Nobody. I mean nobody should support Yayi except they don't want to be a Gov till I don't know.

To me Mr yayi is power drunk and not satisfied with his senetoria position but more interested in becoming a governor and he is swear that it can't be possible in Lagos
Due to baba sowipe of a thing.

From Lagos to Ogun?

He wants to be Ogun State governor at all cost....smh.

This guy tried testing the waters in 2019 but he was sent packing Almost immediately and had to rush back to Lagos to go for his second term in Lagos.

He knows he won't get any reasonable vote if he declares for ogún state governorship in 2023 hence he wants to first start by being their representative in the Senate.

I sincerely hope he loses the senatorial bid in ogún state so his story can be used to teach people what lack of contentment cab do to people.

Donshegxy10:


he want to be a governor, for him to have a formidable grassroot backing, he need to shift base.

Yayi is a great guy, representing well.

You're indeed delusional to refer to any Nigerian Politician as performing well. Just imagine how you pple are adulating a thief that's hell bent on looting. Foolish Nigerians