The 2027 Ogun State governorship contest has taken a new turn, with Abayomi Hunye's legal adviser, Olawale Victor, accusing APC candidate Solomon Adeola, also known as Yayi, of making contradictory declarations of state of origin in sworn electoral documents. Victor stated that Adeola had held elective office in another state and swore an oath that the information provided in the INEC form was true. He questioned which state Adeola filled in his previous INEC form, Ekiti or Lagos State.
Victor emphasized that Adeola's actions constitute perjury, a criminal offence liable for seven years imprisonment according to the Nigerian Criminal Act. He noted that Hunye is not challenging Adeola's indigeneity but rather questioning the inconsistency in his declarations. Victor added that Adeola remains the first politician in Nigeria to hold elective office in one state and claim an elective position in another state.
Hunye's media adviser, Femi Oyewale, explained that the decision to seek judicial redress followed Hunye's alleged suspension as an APC member in the May 21 governorship primary and Senator Yayi's state of origin. Oyewale noted that recent statements have created confusion regarding Hunye's status within the APC, participation in the governorship process, and allegations that he is impersonating the party's recognised candidate.
Oyewale questioned Hunye's alleged suspension from the APC, stressing that he did not receive any suspension letter before proceeding with the governorship nomination process. He emphasized that if the APC maintains that Hunye was validly suspended on April 7, then relevant documents should be produced, and the complete chronology established.
Hunye disclosed that he was recorded as receiving zero votes during the May 21, 2026 APC Ogun State governorship primary, which Senator Adeola was declared the winner. He clarified that he is not declaring the result fraudulent but rather questioning the integrity and transparency of the process that produced the result.
Hunye's campaign organisation disputed the announced figures, citing evidence relating to party loyalists who allegedly voted for him. Some of these loyalists were reportedly harassed or injured. Hunye asked if it is possible for an aspirant to vote against himself, adding that the competing claims should be tested against documentary evidence.
The case is presently before a court of competent jurisdiction, and Victor stated that the threat to drag Hunye to court is baseless. The development has added a new layer of complexity to the Ogun State governorship contest, with the court's decision expected to provide clarity on the matter.
Key points
- Abayomi Hunye's legal adviser accuses Solomon Adeola of perjury over inconsistent state of origin declarations.
- Hunye disputes the APC governorship primary result, citing concerns over integrity and transparency.
- The case is currently before a court of competent jurisdiction, awaiting a decision.
