- The All Progressives Congress is operating in Ogun State for elections, with Governor Dapo Abiodun offering broad support for the cause.
- The APC is contesting the governorship election in Ogun State, with Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as the consensus candidate and Dapo Abiodun offering support.
Olusegun Obasanjo's family is involved in political activities and seeking support for the 2027 governorship contest in Ogun State.
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What happened
Olusegun Obasanjo's family is involved in political activities and seeking support for the 2027 governorship contest in Ogun State.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
Part of
The APC is contesting the governorship election in Ogun State, with Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as the consensus candidate and Dapo Abiodun offering support.Also in this story
- A political battle unfolds in Abeokuta as the APC candidate defends his political project amid challenges from the PDP.
- Protests are underway in Ogun State regarding rising insecurity, leading to the deployment of police aircraft and calls for urgent attention to security matters.
- APC supporters gathered in Abeokuta and Tinubu's reforms inspired youth in Ogun State.
- Tolu Bankole, an APC member, is discussed in relation to political dynamics favoring Ogun state's next governor.
The entities involved
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Olusegun Obasanjo
nigerian president (1999-2007) and military leader (1976–79)
- On August 2, 2026, multiple distinct events occurred: Atiku challenged Obasanjo regarding his public outbursts; Nigeria called for South African compensation for xenophobic attacks; and the APC advised Tinubu to curb excess funds given to governors.
- Under current political pressure, Tinubu's past tenure as Lagos Governor is being leveraged in a political offensive led by Obasanjo and the Alliance for Democracy.
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Ogun State
state of Nigeria
Related events
- An All Progressives Congress candidate is running in Ogun State.
- The Peoples Democratic Party is seeking the governorship in Ogun State, while Dapo Abiodun is the administration governor.
- INEC is managing governorship elections in Gombe State and Ogun State.
- Williams severed ties with the APC and joined the PDP, while Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello is vying for a Senatorial seat in Ogun State.
- The Social Democratic Party held a primary election in Ogun State on November 1, 2026.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- blueprint.ngOgun 2027: Group chides opposition parties politicising Senator Adeola's ancestral home - Blueprint Newspapers Limited
- pmnewsnigeria.com