Abiodun’s Masterclass in Unity: How He Brokered Historic APC Consensus for Ogun 2027

Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State

In the annals of Ogun State politics, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun’s recent masterstroke stands as a paragon of sagacious statesmanship. By orchestrating a seamless consensus around Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as the APC’s gubernatorial flagbearer for 2027, Abiodun has achieved what eluded his predecessors, ushering in an era of unprecedented unity.The presence of former governors Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), and Senator Ibikunle Amosun,alongside other aspirants who forthwith concurred,bears eloquent testimony to this feat.

The political landscape of Ogun has long been marked by tempestuous rivalries.In 2003, OGD dislodged the incumbent Osoba in a contest so seismic that it struck like a thunderbolt, with Osoba later decrying alleged machinations. Subsequent years witnessed palpable estrangement, Amosun, during his tenure, largely shunned Abeokuta interactions with Daniel, reflecting deep-seated animosities that required delicate mediation.Yet Abiodun, transcending these fissures, has forged harmony where discord once reigned.

This accomplishment merits resounding applause.As a non-partisan observer, one must commend the governor’s astuteness in heeding the voice of strategic concord, possibly attuned to broader national imperatives.Politics, as the eminent scholar Harold Lasswell astutely observed, is “who gets what, when and how”yet true mastery lies in forging consensus to avert zero-sum strife, ensuring collective advancement over factional triumph.Dapo Abiodun’s deft navigation exemplifies this wisdom, heralding a more cohesive future for Ogun State polity.

-Olufemi Aduwo