By Akinwale Kasali
Following the consensus endorsement of Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popular as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ogun State Governorship Candidate for the 2027 Election, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Tunde Lemo, has dropped his own ambition and withdrawn from the Governorship race.
Lemo succumbed to the Party’s adoption of Yayi as the APC consensus Candidate, and like Professor Iyabo Obasanjo did, announced his decision to quit in a statement he released in Abeokuta.
The accomplished banker noted that his action followed “deep reflection and wide consultations” with Party leaders and stakeholders across Ogun State.
He described his withdrawal as not a setback, but a strategic move aimed at strengthening party unity and positioning the APC for victory.
His words, “This is not a retreat from service. It is a deliberate, strategic alignment for the greater good”.
He expressed confidence in the judgment of party elders, stating that Adeola has the capacity to leverage on the achievements of Governor Dapo Abiodun and further position the State as a hub for industry and innovation.
He added that the consensus arrangement was intended to promote unity across Ogun’s three senatorial districts and improve the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
Lemo, also, called for unity among party members, and urged leaders to prioritise collective success over personal ambition.
“For too long, fragmentation has cost progressives momentum. We must close ranks. Leaders must lead by example, not by insisting on self, but by enabling strength,” he said.
Lemo further directed his supporters across the State’s 20 Local Government Areas to mobilise behind Adeola’s candidacy, and pledged to contribute his expertise in finance, enterprise, and public policy toward the party’s success.
“The contest ahead is not about individuals. It is about Ogun’s future. Let us be on the right side of history—united, focused, and victorious,” he added.
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