The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has continued his statewide consultations with key religious and traditional leaders, paying a courtesy visit to the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Mohammad Sa’ad Alade Bamgbola, in Abeokuta.
The visit formed part of ongoing engagements aimed at fostering unity, strengthening relationships with critical stakeholders and seeking spiritual support ahead of the 2027 governorship campaign.
Accompanied by political associates and supporters, Senator Adeola said the visit provided an opportunity to receive prayers, guidance and fatherly counsel from one of the state’s most respected Islamic leaders while sharing his aspirations for the future of Ogun State.
According to the senator, consultations with religious leaders remain an important aspect of his political journey, given their influence in promoting peace, moral values and social harmony within society.
“We considered it important to visit our revered father, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, to seek his prayers, guidance and wise counsel as we continue consultations across the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election,” Adeola stated.
The senator explained that his vision for Ogun State is anchored on unity, inclusive development and sustainable economic growth, stressing that the support and prayers of religious leaders would be invaluable in achieving those goals.
“Our desire is to build a more united, peaceful and prosperous Ogun State where every citizen, regardless of background, enjoys equal opportunities for growth and development,” he said.
Adeola noted that his administration, if elected, would focus on consolidating existing developmental gains while expanding opportunities in critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, industrialisation and youth empowerment.
He further emphasized the importance of religious harmony in sustaining peace and stability, describing the state’s long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence as one of its greatest strengths.
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During the meeting, discussions focused on the future of Ogun State, the imperative of inclusive governance and the role of religious institutions in sustaining peace, unity and social stability.
Welcoming the APC governorship candidate and his delegation, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Mohammad Sa’ad Alade Bamgbola, commended the culture of consultation and engagement with stakeholders, noting that leadership is a sacred trust that requires wisdom, humility and accountability.
The respected Islamic cleric offered prayers for divine guidance, sound judgment and peaceful political activities across the state, while urging political leaders to place public interest above personal ambition and remain committed to justice, fairness and the welfare of the people.
He also emphasized the need for politicians and citizens alike to preserve the atmosphere of religious harmony and peaceful coexistence for which Ogun State is widely known.
The Chief Imam prayed for continued peace, progress and prosperity in Ogun State, expressing hope that political actors would conduct themselves with decorum and pursue development-oriented agendas capable of improving the lives of the people.
Expressing appreciation for the warm reception, Senator Adeola described the prayers and fatherly counsel received from the Chief Imam as invaluable.
“We are grateful for the prayers, guidance and wise counsel. Our consultations across Ogun State are driven by a sincere desire to build consensus and work together towards a future of greater unity, peace and prosperity for our people. The support and blessings of our religious leaders remain a source of strength and inspiration,” Adeola stated.
Political observers view the visit as another strategic step in the APC candidate’s ongoing engagement with critical stakeholders across the state following his emergence as the party’s consensus governorship candidate.
The consultation is part of a broader series of meetings with traditional rulers, religious leaders, community groups and political stakeholders as momentum gradually builds towards the 2027 governorship election.
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