Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s silence fuels speculation as APC considers returning the Ogun Central senatorial ticket to his camp in a bid to strengthen its 2027 strategy
Amosun’s Silence Stirs Ogun Politics as APC Weighs 2027 Realignments
Former Governor Ibikunle Amosun has once again become the central figure in Ogun State politics, as speculation over his possible return to the Senate gathers serious momentum.
What began as quiet whispers has now snowballed into full-blown political chatter, fanned by loyalists who have taken the campaign to social media with colourful e-posters boldly declaring Amosun’s ambition. The move has given new weight to the speculation, igniting heated debates across Ogun.
Yet, the man at the centre of it all remains tight-lipped.
“SIA (Senator Ibikunle Amosun) has not said anything about whether he wants to return to the Senate or not,” a top-level source disclosed.
For Amosun, the Senate is not unfamiliar ground. He first represented Ogun Central between 2003 and 2007 before serving two terms as governor of Ogun State (2011–2019). In 2019, he returned to the Senate but chose not to contest in 2023, instead making a bold run for the APC presidential ticket. Though he later stepped down, he played a crucial role in rallying support for the eventual winner, now President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The current occupant of the Ogun Central seat, Senator Afolabi Salisu, rose to prominence as Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Chief of Staff. But shifting political winds and changing balances of power are said to be weakening his hold on the seat.
According to insiders, party strategists believe momentum is tilting in Amosun’s favour. With President Tinubu determined to unify the APC and secure a sweeping Southwest victory in the 2027 elections, many argue that Amosun’s return would be a major boost to the party’s strength in Ogun.
“The senatorial ticket is likely heading to Amosun’s camp as part of wider realignments to secure the state for 2027,” one insider revealed.
Amosun’s enduring political clout remains undeniable. Seen as one of the most formidable forces in Ogun Central, he commands a structure consistently ranked among the top four in the state.
For now, however, his silence — described by many as “pregnant” — continues to fuel speculation, leaving Ogun politics on edge as 2027 approaches. Read More
