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Ogun 2027: The Yayi conundrum

Ogun 2027: The Yayi conundrum
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For the first time in as many years, Yewa land in Ogun State is presenting a gubernatorial candidate for election. Ogun State is becoming as industrialised as Lagos State.
Context & Background
  • ✦Anytime I cross the Kara bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway into Ogun State, or whenever I enter Sango-Ota, the border town between Lagos State and Ogun State, I always feel like I have just moved into the boys’ quarter of Lagos State.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2023:Yayi contested the position of Senator for Ogun West in 2023 and won by a landslide, thus becoming a sitting Senator for the area in the present National Assembly.last week:Just last week, the Lagos State governorship candidate under the APC, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, presented a 100-point manifesto to a crowd of party members at his inauguration.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
  • ✦For the first time in as many years, Yewa land in Ogun State is presenting a gubernatorial candidate for election.
  • ✦Ogun State is becoming as industrialised as Lagos State.
  • ✦Anytime I cross the Kara bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway into Ogun State, or whenever I enter Sango-Ota, the border town between Lagos State and Ogun State, I always feel like I have just moved into the boys’ quarter of Lagos State.
Key Facts:2023: Yayi contested the position of Senator for Ogun West in 2023 and won by a landslide, thus becoming a sitting Senator for the area in the present National Assembly.last week: Just last week, the Lagos State governorship candidate under the APC, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, presented a 100-point manifesto to a crowd of party members at his inauguration.
Editorial Excerpt

For the first time in as many years, Yewa land in Ogun State is presenting a gubernatorial candidate for election. That is Senator Solomon Olamilekan

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What is the latest development regarding All Progressives Congress?

For the first time in as many years, Yewa land in Ogun State is presenting a gubernatorial candidate for election.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

Ogun State is becoming as industrialised as Lagos State.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

Yayi contested the position of Senator for Ogun West in 2023 and won by a landslide, thus becoming a sitting Senator for the area in the present National Assembly.

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