Governor Dapo Abiodun is accused of sidelining Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) in Ogun APC, from blocking media coverage to restricting festival honours, as both camps gear up for a 2027 political showdown
Ogun APC Crisis: Gov. Abiodun Battles Senator Yayi in Fierce Power Struggle Ahead of 2027
The political landscape in Ogun State has taken a dramatic turn as Governor Dapo Abiodun intensifies moves to curtail the rising influence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.
Reliable sources disclosed that Governor Abiodun allegedly ordered members of the ruling Party executive committee to boycott Yayi’s recent birthday celebration, a directive that underscores the growing rift within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Despite the order, some defiant party excos reportedly attended the event, further deepening tensions in the ruling party.
Observers believe the governor’s actions form part of a wider strategy to enforce loyalty. Reports indicate that several APC officials were recently compelled to swear an oath of allegiance to the governor.
Adding to the controversy, Governor Abiodun allegedly directed the state-owned broadcaster, Ogun State Television (OGTV), not to cover Yayi’s birthday festivities. However, facing backlash and embarrassment, the station later contacted the organisers just a day before the celebration, offering coverage only on a paid airtime basis.
This is not the first time the governor has been accused of undermining the senator’s political momentum. Earlier this year, when Yayi was set to be honoured as Chairman of the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, Governor Abiodun allegedly phoned the senator, citing “intelligence reports” that his attendance could spark unrest, and advised him to turn back if already en route.
Similarly, at the 2025 Lisabi Festival, Yayi’s supporters were reportedly warned not to attend the main celebration. In defiance, the senator’s loyalists staged a parallel gathering at a private event centre near the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), signalling that his political machinery remains intact despite resistance.
Political watchers say these recurring face-offs reflect a silent war over the control of Ogun APC’s structure ahead of the 2027 elections, with Yayi emerging as a formidable force whose popularity is unsettling the governor’s camp.
“As the supremacy battle between both camps intensifies, the fate of Ogun APC hangs in the balance,” one analyst remarked, warning that the party could be heading toward a major internal showdown. Read More
