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 As the race for Ogun 2027 elections thickens, a group known as Youth Involvement in Good Governance (YIGGOM) has said that the Egba division of the state cannot be bankrupt of intelligent, capable and dexterous personality to govern the state.

The group made this statement at a meeting held on Saturday in the capital city of Ogun state.

Before now there are news flying around that the Egbas are already warming up for the 2027 gubernatorial election although some are saying that Egba should allow the Yewa division of the state to have a taste of governorship as no one from that zone has been given an opportunity to lead the state.The main candidate showing up from Yewa is Senator Solomon Adeola also known as Yayi as there is no sign that Gboyega Isiaka popularly known as GNI is ready to recontest again.

Information gathered revealed that the former ambassador to United Kingdom H.E Sharafa Tunji Ishola is also eyeing the position as a result of Shefiu Alao’s comment during the welcome party held to honour Sarafa for his excellent service in the United Kingdom.

Among other Egba Sons showing serious interest in the seat is Hon Bukola Olopade who was the Commissioner of youth and sport during Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s Tenure.He is actually not hiding his intention unlike others that cannot be suspected to be interested.

There are other Egba born individuals who are of the strong will that Egba’s tenure is always full of monumental developments referring to huge road construction by Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s led administration.

The President of the group, Olayiwola Ahmed has said that Ogun state needs a technocrat to help provide economic roadmap to consolidate the development from the present and past administration in the state.

The group said that the state is blessed with the likes of Chief Fola Adeola who recently turned 70 and may not be interested on Account of his age having shown interest when he was younger. others are of the view that anyone less than 60 years old will be ideal in 2027 and a technocrats like Dr. Gbenga Adeoye with an enticing profiles came to mind.

The group Coordinator said that DR.GBENGA ADEOYE is an intelligent Professional that is likely to make the Egbas proud if given the opportunity to serve.