The Yayi Grassroot Alliance (YGA) on Tuesday declared support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid and Senator Solomon Adeola's ambition to become governor of Ogun State in 2027. The endorsement took place at Ontech Event Centre in Abeokuta, with attendees including APC members, political stakeholders, and community leaders. YGA described Tinubu as a leader who has restored economic momentum through bold reforms. The group praised his administration's fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate liberalisation, which they said laid the foundation for long-term growth.
Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, was commended for his legislative track record and grassroots engagement. YGA stated that Adeola's consistency and development projects in the region made him the best choice for governor. The group pledged to mobilise voters across Ogun's 20 local government areas to ensure victory for both candidates. No financial figures or specific campaign plans were disclosed during the event. The APC has not yet issued an official response to the endorsement.
The timing of YGA's endorsement of Bola Tinubu and Solomon Adeola is less about 2027 and more about consolidating power within Ogun APC now. By aligning Adeola with Tinubu early, the group is attempting to position him as the frontrunner while other aspirants are still gauging public sentiment. This move bypasses the usual pretense of internal party democracy and signals an effort to pre-empt competition.
Behind the praise for economic reforms lies a strategic calculation: Tinubu's controversial subsidy removal, while painful, is being repackaged as courage rather than crisis. YGA's embrace of these policies suggests a bet that by 2027, the narrative will have shifted from hardship to recovery—if inflation cools and the economy stabilises. But this hinges on factors beyond the APC's control, including global oil prices and domestic job creation.
For Ogun residents, particularly low-income earners still reeling from rising fuel and transport costs, early endorsements mean little without tangible improvements in daily life. The real test will be whether Adeola can deliver infrastructure and social services that outshine campaign rhetoric. Otherwise, grassroots loyalty may prove as fleeting as fuel subsidies.
This is not an isolated event but part of a growing trend where support groups emerge around incumbents well before election cycles, shaping political terrain through orchestrated loyalty.
