The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo chapter in Ogun State has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election and Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as “Yayi,” for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race.
Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo is a prominent socio‑cultural organization that represents the interests of the Igbo ethnic group across Nigeria. Its state chapters often voice political preferences on behalf of their members, especially during election cycles.
President Bola Tinubu, who assumed office in 2023, is seeking re‑election in the next presidential contest scheduled for 2027. The endorsement from the Ogun chapter adds a notable Igbo voice to his campaign as he looks to broaden support beyond his home region in the southwest.
Senator Solomon Adeola, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, is the party’s candidate for governor. Known locally as “Yayi,” Adeola has been active in state politics and now counts the Ohanaeze endorsement among his campaign’s backing.
The endorsements come as political parties and interest groups across Nigeria mobilise ahead of the 2027 elections, signalling the continued importance of ethnic and regional alliances in the country’s electoral landscape.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>