The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has officially unveiled Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the party's deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election. She will run alongside Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.
Announcement at APC Caucus Meeting
Governor Dapo Abiodun announced Adegunwa-Balogun's selection on Sunday, June 14, 2026, during the APC Strategic Caucus Meeting held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta. The governor stated that her emergence followed the zoning of the deputy governorship position to Ogun East Senatorial District.
According to Abiodun, extensive consultations with party leaders and stakeholders across the state led to her choice. He emphasized the need for equity and fairness, noting that since the governorship candidate is from Ogun West, the deputy should come from Ogun East.
Background of Adegunwa-Balogun
Adegunwa-Balogun is a chartered accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). She is also the daughter of industrialist Alhaji Adebola Adegunwa. Her professional background includes expertise in corporate governance.
Confirmation by Senator Adeola
Senator Adeola confirmed the announcement via his Facebook page on the same day. He stated that the unveiling took place at the party secretariat in Abeokuta, with Governor Abiodun presiding. Also in attendance were APC party chairman Alhaji Yemi Sanusi, members of the State Working Committee, Senator Akin Odunsi, Senator Gbenga Kaka, Chief Jide Ojuko, and others.
Adeola expressed readiness for the 2027 race, stating, "We are now set for the race toward Ogun 2027 in earnest."
Previous Endorsement of Adeola
Senator Adeola had earlier emerged unopposed as the APC's governorship candidate for Ogun State in the 2027 elections. His endorsement as the consensus candidate was announced during a stakeholders meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026. Governor Abiodun emphasized the extensive consultations that led to a peaceful and consensus-driven candidate selection process.
The APC primary process was hailed as a model for internal democracy and party unity in Ogun State.
