Ogun councillors back Tinubu, endorse Abiodun for Senate

Councillors from the nine local government areas of Ogun East Senatorial District have endorsed the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and expressed support for the reported 2027 senatorial ambition of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.

The endorsement was announced on Wednesday in Itoro, Ijebu Ode, during a meeting of the Ogun State Councillors’ Forum.

The motion was moved by the forum chairman, Akindele Faseyi, and seconded by Babalola Emmanuel.

The councillors cited what they described as Abiodun’s developmental strides and leadership style as reasons for their support.

Faseyi said: “We have observed the transformative leadership of His Excellency over the last seven years. His ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda has impacted positively across Ogun East.

“We believe that a leader of his calibre should continue to serve at the federal level in order to attract more dividends of democracy to our people.

“Consider the airport project; Ogun State can now boast of its own airport.

“There will be an influx of travellers, boosting not only the economy of the Iperu and Ilishan axis where the airport is located but the entire state.”

The councillors also pledged to mobilise support for the governor ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking at the event, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ijebu Federal Constituency, Femi Ogunbanwo, backed the endorsement.

He said: “Our amiable governor deserves to serve in the Senate after completing his tenure as governor. He has a strong track record and has allowed opposition parties to operate freely in the state.

“His achievements are unparalleled.
“I commend this body for taking what I consider the right decision.”

Ogunbanwo also moved the motion endorsing Tinubu’s re-election bid, which was unanimously adopted by the councillors.

Governor Abiodun is yet to officially declare his intention to contest for the Ogun East senatorial seat currently occupied by Gbenga Daniel.