Kayode Akinmade: Inside the groundswell behind Abiodun’s Ogun East victory

When the results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District superior predetermination were announced connected May 18, 2026, the result was emphatic and politically instructive.

Prince Dapo Abiodun, outgoing Governor of Ogun State, secured 75,550 votes retired of 99,503 ballots cast, winning crossed each 9 section authorities areas of the district. His closest challenger, incumbent Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, who withdrew connected the eve of the election, polled 398 votes.

Beyond the overwhelming margin, the effect reflected thing deeper: a wide endorsement of Governor Abiodun’s grounds successful bureau and his governmental lasting wrong Ogun East.

For galore wrong the APC, the superior was not simply astir succession politics. It was a referendum connected performance, infrastructure delivery, economical enlargement and enactment continuity.

The question truthful is not simply wherefore Prince Dapo Abiodun won the APC summons — but wherefore galore enactment members judge helium genuinely earned it.

A Businessman Turned Governor

Born connected May 29, 1960, successful Iperu-Remo, Prince Dapo Abiodun entered nationalist bureau aft years successful concern and firm le...