{"id":3217,"date":"2026-04-17T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=3217"},"modified":"2026-04-17T01:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:10:44","slug":"mko-abiolas-family-congratulates-yayi-on-emergence-as-apc-flagbearer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=3217","title":{"rendered":"MKO Abiola\u2019s family congratulates Yayi on emergence as APC flagbearer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The family of late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO) Abiola has congratulated Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, on his emergence as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 governorship election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The family also commended the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and other leaders of the party for their roles in ensuring a peaceful and united consensus process that led to the emergence of the candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yemi Alade - Tomorrow (Official Music Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G4u2yMsPdG8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the family, the Head of the\u00a0MKO Abiola family\u00a0and first son of the late Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, Olamilekan Abiola, described Yayi\u2019s emergence as well-deserved, noting that it reflects his leadership capacity, political experience, and commitment to public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to him \u201cWe sincerely congratulate\u00a0Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi\u00a0on his emergence as the APC flagbearer in Ogun State. This milestone is well-deserved and a clear reflection of his dedication, experience, and service to the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also speaking, the Chairman of the Abiola Family Youth Wing, Saheed Abiola, described the development as a positive step for the state, saying that Yayi\u2019s emergence reflects the trust reposed in him by party stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe congratulate Senator Yayi on this important milestone. His emergence shows the confidence the party and its leaders have in his ability to lead and deliver,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that the family remains optimistic that the development would further strengthen democracy and promote inclusive governance in Ogun State. <a href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/politics\/mko-abiolas-family-congratulates-yayi-on-emergence-as-apc-flagbearer\/\">(Guardian)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The family of late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO) Abiola has congratulated Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, on his emergence as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 governorship election. 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