By Peace Udugba -The Daily Torch Media
Chief Kayode Odunaro, Media Adviser and Chief of Staff to Senator Solomon Adeola (popularly known as Yayi), has outlined the lawmaker’s development blueprint for Ogun State, stating that his 2027 governorship bid is rooted in equity, balanced growth, and fair representation for Ogun West.
Speaking on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Odunaro discussed the state’s political landscape and the core drivers behind Senator Adeola’s ambition under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Driven by Equity and Inclusion
Odunaro highlighted that Ogun West has been historically excluded from producing a governor, describing the marginalization as a key motivator behind Yayi’s candidacy.
”One of the major highlights of his agenda is to say, look, we don’t want injustice in the future,” Odunaro stated. “His ambition is running on the platform of justice for all Ogun people, particularly the people of Ogun West.”
He noted that Yayi’s extensive legislative experience has given him a deep understanding of the challenges facing communities state-wide, reinforcing the role of lawmakers in driving infrastructural growth and economic empowerment.
Infrastructure and Track Record
Pointing to Yayi’s tenure representing Ogun West, Odunaro emphasized that the senator’s track record in project execution demonstrates what he could achieve as chief executive.
”If you watch what Solomon Adeola has done in the last three and a half years in Ogun West, and indeed across the state, you can see his impact,” he said. “If he becomes governor, he can do much more.”
Addressing specific infrastructure goals, Odunaro dismissed speculation that Yayi plans to construct a new airport. Instead, he stated that the priority would be optimizing existing state assets.
”He is going to improve on what already exists—taking it to a level where it becomes commercially viable so Ogun State can derive maximum benefit,” Odunaro explained.
Public Finance and Economic Strategy
Odunaro emphasized Yayi’s credentials in public finance, citing his experience heading key legislative committees on finance and appropriation as a crucial asset for managing state resources.
”This man understands public finance inside out,” Odunaro noted, adding that a Yayi-led administration would focus on boosting Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and ensuring efficient resource allocation to benefit residents directly.
APC Unity and Electoral Readiness
Addressing internal dynamics within the Ogun State APC, Odunaro expressed confidence in the party’s unity, dismissing concerns over internal friction. He described Yayi’s emergence as the product of a broad-based consensus among party leaders.
”It was a consensus based on the agreement of every relevant stakeholder. The whole party agreed,” he affirmed, adding that official party primary mechanisms remain the sole determinant of legitimacy.
”Focus on Competence, Not Ancestry”
Odunaro also addressed debates surrounding Yayi’s ancestral origins, dismissing them as political attempts to sideline a qualified candidate.
”The issue of ancestry is raised simply to exclude him,” Odunaro said. “There is no need for exclusion—the electorate will decide at the ballot box.”
He concluded that constitutional qualifications, track record, and a candidate’s capacity to deliver progress should supersede identity politics as Ogun voters prepare for 2027.
