She said, “I congratulate him and wish him every success. I also thank the state and national leaders of our great party for the opportunity to participate in the nomination process.
“Based on these developments, I have decided to suspend my gubernatorial aspiration.
“To my supporters across Ogun State, I am deeply grateful for your calm, steadfast support and unwavering trust throughout this journey. Together, we move forward with patience, strength and hope.”
The New Daily Prime reported that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun announced Yayi as the concensus candidate on Monday during a party caucus meeting in Abeokuta, saying the decision followed extensive consultations among party leaders.
He noted that the endorsement was aimed at promoting unity within the APC and ensuring continuity in governance, describing Adeola as a candidate with the experience and political reach to lead the state.
“Nothing will give me more joy than to fulfil all the dreams of my predecessors,” Abiodun said.
“And ensure that one, the west, produces the governor. Two, I sit down the night before my departure from the office; I actually sit down at a send-off that will be attended by my successor, and I also sit down proudly with all my former governors at the swearing-in of a new governor of the APC.
“On that note, permit me to unveil the person we have all decided is truly deserving of being the next flagbearer of our dear state, Distinguished Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola.”
