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Dapo Abiodun and the Ogun East 2027 Equation: Why the Debate Is Tilting in One Direction

Daily Dispatch May 12, 2026

By Lekan Adeniran As conversations around the 2027 general elections quietly gather momentum across Ogun State, one political reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: the growing belief that Governor Dapo Abiodun is emerging as the strongest political force in the Ogun East

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Abiodun Mourns Death of Yewa Chief Imam at 98

Daily Dispatch May 10, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the death of the President of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State and Grand Chief Imam of Yewaland, Sheikh Sikirulai Babalola. The governor spoke on Sunday during the burial ceremony of the late Islamic cleric held at Igan Alalade in Yewa North […]

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Governor Abiodun Submits Nomination Form as Consensus Candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday formally submitted his Nomination Form at the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja as the consensus candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District. Speaking during the brief ceremony, Governor Abiodun described the occasion as more than a political exercise, noting that it represents his

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Abiodun Commends Arewa Group, Pledges Support for Empowerment Drive

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering the Arewa community through targeted capacity-building programmes aimed at enhancing their productivity and contribution to society. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving members of the South West Arewa Community’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Asiwaju

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Ogun East APC Endorses Dapo Abiodun for Senate Ahead of 2027 Polls

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election. The endorsement was announced on Monday at a well-attended gathering held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, bringing together a broad coalition of

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Infrastructure Drive Gains Momentum: Abiodun Commissions Elega–Saje Road, Unveils Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Reconstruction

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the 5.5-kilometre Elega–Miliki–Saje–Bode-Olude–Alhaji Sugar Road and announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road in Abeokuta. The governor disclosed this during the commissioning ceremony of the road, which traverses Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas, noting