OGHA aspirant Kemi Adeogun joins the Friends of Yayi donors as the Ogun 2027 governorship support fund exceeds ₦1 billion
Kemi Adeogun Joins Yayi Support Donors as Fund Surpasses ₦1 Billion
Yeye Olukemi Adeniji-Adeogun, a frontline aspirant for the Ogun State House of Assembly, has been identified among prominent contributors to the growing “Friends of Yayi Support Initiative,” further strengthening the political momentum behind Senator Solomon Adeola ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
The development places Adeogun, widely regarded as the only woman currently in the contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC), within an expanding coalition of political and grassroots actors rallying around the Yayi project.
Her inclusion comes as Newsheadline247 reports that total contributions to the initiative have now surpassed ₦1 billion, with over 400 supporters drawn from business, political, and community networks.
Mrs Adeogun’s backing of the initiative is seen by observers as a reflection of her broader commitment to development both within her constituency and across Ogun State. Her decision to align with the Support Initiative adds a new dimension to her candidacy for Ado-Odo/Ota State Constituency 1, where her entry into the race has already attracted significant public attention.
Her emergence has not been viewed as sudden. Political watchers describe it as the next step in a long record of service, built over decades of engagement at the grassroots level. Known for her work in the education sector and community development, Adeogun has remained a visible and trusted figure within Ota and surrounding communities.
As the donor base behind Yayi continues to grow in size and influence, Mrs Adeogun’s presence within the fold underscores how the 2027 race is reshaping alliances across Ogun’s political landscape, linking governorship ambitions to emerging legislative contests in key constituencies.
