Shut up, who are you to question Yayi’s indigenship – Abiodun’s aide asks opposition
Governor’s Liaison Officer Urges Opposition to Focus on Campaigns in Ogun State
ABEOKUTA, Ogun State — Wale Bello, the Governor’s Liaison Officer for Abeokuta North Local Government Area, has called on opposition parties in Ogun State to prioritize campaign efforts rather than engaging in debates about the birthplace of candidates.
His remarks came in response to the opposition’s inquiries regarding the origins of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, commonly referred to as Yayi. The opposition has urged residents to reject candidates imposed from outside the state ahead of the 2027 elections.
During a press conference held Monday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Abeokuta, Bello dismissed the contention that Adeola is not a native of Ogun State. He asserted that such claims represent a tactic by the opposition, which he characterized as insecure and apprehensive of Adeola’s escalating popularity.
“Enough is enough. We are here; they should stop questioning his heritage,” Bello stated.
Bello, who also leads the Intellectual Forum, emphasized the need for political discourse to shift from divisive issues to matters that promote development within the state. He referenced historical instances where former governors, including Olusegun Osoba and Gbenga Daniel, faced similar objections regarding their origins but later gained acceptance among the electorate.
He noted that Osoba was once accused of not being an Egba indigene before it was clarified that he hailed from Ago-Iwoye, and Daniel also had to confront allegations about his roots in Delta State, which were ultimately dismissed.
Bello further pointed out that traditional leaders in Yewaland have unanimously affirmed Adeola’s identity as part of their community.
“We encourage the opposition to focus on campaigns rather than attacking Yayi’s roots,” Bello stated. “Let’s allow the electorate to decide who governs Ogun State based on their contributions, rather than where they come from.”
