Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ogun East Senatorial District, positioning himself as the party's candidate for the 2027 general elections. The primary election was conducted across all nine local government areas of the senatorial district, and Abiodun secured a decisive win with 75,560 votes.
Primary Election Details
The returning officer for the senatorial district, Wale Bello, announced the results at Itoro Hall in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. According to Bello, the exercise was part of the APC's broader preparations for the 2027 general elections, with primaries being held nationwide to select candidates for various positions.
Governor Abiodun's Acceptance Speech
In his acceptance speech, Governor Abiodun expressed profound gratitude to APC supporters for their unwavering confidence in his leadership. He pledged not to betray the trust reposed in him by the electorate and attributed his success to the support of party members and loyalists across the district. The governor emphasized his commitment to representing the people of Ogun East Senatorial District effectively if elected in 2027.
Other APC Senatorial Primaries
Kaduna North Senatorial District
In a similar development, former Kaduna State Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero won the APC senatorial ticket for Kaduna North. Yero called for unity among party members following his primary victory on Monday, May 18, 2026. He vowed to represent the people of the senatorial district positively ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Imo West Senatorial District
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma also won the APC primary for Imo West Senatorial District amid some controversy. Uzodimma, who served as senator for Imo West between 2011 and 2019, is seeking a return to the Senate after completing his tenure as governor. The primary was held on the same day as the other senatorial primaries.
Conclusion
These primary results indicate the APC's ongoing efforts to solidify its candidate lineup for the 2027 general elections. Governor Abiodun's victory in Ogun East is seen as a significant step in his political career, as he aims to transition from the governorship to the Senate.
