Friends, allies contribute over one billion Naira to Senator Yayi's 2027 Ogun Governorship campaign
Supporters of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi (APC, Ogun West), have donated more than N1 billion to back his political ambition ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.
The contributions were channeled through the “Friends of Yayi Support Initiative,” according to records obtained by The Eagle Online. Donors included politicians, businessmen, monarchs, and community leaders.
While the official tally stood at N967.4 million as of April 29, 2026, The Eagle Online gathered that additional donations from key supporters had pushed total contributions past the N1 billion mark, making it one of the largest political fundraising efforts for the upcoming governorship contest.
Among the most notable donors was Hon. Kayode Jelili Amusan, an APC aspirant who stepped down for Yayi, contributing N25 million in a demonstration of loyalty and political alignment.
Senator Lanre Tejuoso also made a significant contribution of N40 million, placing him among the top individual donors. Other contributions included:
Dr. Isiak Kunle Salako – N26 million
Senator Lekan Mustapha – N20 million
Asiwaju Tele Ogunjobi – N20 million
Hon. Bukola Olopade – N20 million
Alhaji Ibrahim Egungbohun (IBD Dende) – N30 million
Chief Bode Mustapha – N30 million
Dr. Fred Omojole Omolayo – N10 million
Fatai Adesegun – N10 million
Dr. Tunde Osinowo – N10 million
Alhaji Isiaq Abass Saccobass – N10 million
Alhaji Akeem Ibrahim (HIMRA) – N10 million
Traditional rulers also joined the fundraising effort, including Oba Adesegun Alowonle of Emuren (N10 million) and Oba Kazeem Adesina, Osobia of Makun (N5 million).
Several political figures further strengthened the campaign, such as Hon. Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi (N25 million), Pastor Tunde Osho and associates (N25 million), and others including Hon. Jubril Adewale, Ajibola Fatgbems, Otunba Olumide Osunshina, Hon. Bolayo Oloyede Oyesile, Rt. Hon. Egbetokun Tunji Samson, Raji Rasheedat Temitope, Dr. Adetunji Oredipe, Omidina Abdulraheem Suleiman (SLAAB), Otunba Kayode Adebari, and Hon. Kayode Oladele, contributing between N5 million and N10 million each.
A source told The Eagle Online that the scale of support highlights the growing political network around Senator Yayi, which is expected to further consolidate his position in Ogun State as preparations for the 2027 governorship race intensify.
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