By Staff Writer
This sudden surge in activity is closely tied to intensifying political engagements between GNI’s camp and loyalists of Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi
Ogun 2027: GNI’s Camp Gains Momentum as Guber Tussle With Sen. Yayi Heats Up in Ogun West
The political landscape in Ogun West is stirring as supporters of Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI), the Federal House of Representatives member for Yewa North/Imeko-Afon, are increasingly visible across the State — sparking renewed interest and speculation about his 2027 gubernatorial ambition.
This sudden surge in activity is closely tied to intensifying political engagements between GNI’s camp and loyalists of Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Both politicians hail from Yewa, a region in Ogun West that has long yearned for a shot at the governorship — a dream unfulfilled since Ogun State’s creation in 1976.
While GNI is no stranger to the gubernatorial race — having contested in 2011, 2015, and 2019 — it is Yayi, currently representing Ogun West in the Senate and making his first gubernatorial bid, who has so far led the pack in political visibility and momentum.
Senator Adeola has launched an aggressive, statewide campaign, commissioning projects and building political goodwill across all the three senatorial districts — with a particular emphasis on Ogun West. His robust grassroots engagement has helped solidify his image as the frontrunner in the race for 2027.
However, insiders say GNI’s recent political resurgence is being driven by tactical moves from his supporters, many of whom have been engaging Yayi’s camp in subtle but persistent rivalry — thereby bringing more attention to GNI’s ambitions.
Though GNI has adopted a quieter, more reserved political style in contrast to Yayi’s high-energy campaign, his name is now echoing more loudly in political circles, thanks in part to clashes and confrontations between both camps. Political observers say these interactions have given GNI’s team an unexpected media boost, placing them back in public discourse.
At the core of the growing rift is the burning question: Who among the two political giants is more entitled — by track record or historic loyalty — to finally deliver a Yewa governor for Ogun State?
Both contenders are vying for the 2027 ticket under the banner of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), setting the stage for a potentially fierce intra-party battle that could shape the political destiny of Ogun West — and by extension, the entire state.
As the countdown to 2027 begins, Ogun’s political watchers are paying close attention — and the race, it seems, is only just getting started. Read More
