The political landscape of Ogun State has taken a definitive turn following the recent adoption of Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as the consensus governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC). With the governorship slot settled, attention has now shifted to the vacuum he leaves behind in the Ogun West Senatorial District.
In a major development today, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has officially entered the race to succeed Yayi in the Red Chamber. Photos showing her Nomination and Expression of Interest formsn have surfaced, signaling her intent to represent the people of the West.
Following the precedent set by Senator Adeola’s governorship emergence, political observers and APC stakeholders are now looking toward a seamless transition in the Senatorial race.
There is growing anticipation that the party may skip a traditional primary, with many hoping that Salako-Oyedele will also be named the consensus candidate for the Ogun West seat.
Sources within the party suggest that a consensus arrangement would maintain the unity currently enjoyed by the Ogun APC, avoiding internal friction as the 2026/2027 cycle approaches.
