The daughters of the late Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have declared support for Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 election in Ogun State. Lima and Kira Ogogo made their stance known on Saturday during a community clean-up exercise in Abeokuta, organised by the Gen Z for Yayi support group. The exercise was promoted on social media, highlighting the group's efforts to engage young people in community development.
The community clean-up exercise, which had participants wearing branded T-shirts, aimed to encourage young people to take responsibility for their communities. Lima Ogogo stated that the initiative sought to move young people from complaining about government to taking action. She emphasized that the clean-up was also a demonstration of support for Senator Adeola's governorship bid. Lima expressed enthusiasm for Yayi's candidacy, saying "Yayi ni joor."
Kira Ogogo also pledged support for Yayi's governorship bid in a separate video from the exercise. She stated that their endorsement was a way of showing support to the incoming governor of Ogun State, Senator Adeola Olamilekan Yayi. Their endorsement comes weeks after the death of their father, a prominent Yoruba film icon and native of Ilaro, Ogun State.
During a condolence visit to the family in Ilaro, Senator Adeola said he planned to appoint the late actor as Special Adviser on Tourism and Culture with cabinet rank if elected governor in 2027. Adeola described Ogogo as an elder brother whose acting experience and deep knowledge of traditional culture informed the planned appointment.
Following Ogogo's death on August 23, 2026, at age 66, some quarters have called on Yayi to consider one of his daughters for the role originally intended for their father, should he win the election. Ogogo's death drew tributes from political leaders and stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
The endorsement by Lima and Kira Ogogo is seen as a boost to Yayi's governorship bid. Yayi's campaign has been gaining momentum, with various groups and individuals declaring support for his candidacy. The Gen Z for Yayi support group has been actively promoting Yayi's campaign on social media, using hashtags and organizing events to engage young people.
The development is also significant given the influence of the Ogogo family in the entertainment industry. Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was a well-known actor and filmmaker who contributed to the development of Yoruba cinema. His daughters' endorsement of Yayi's candidacy is expected to have a positive impact on his campaign, particularly among fans of the late actor.
Key points
- - The daughters of late Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have declared support for Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 election in Ogun State. - The endorsement was made during a community clean-up exercise in Abeokuta, organised by the Gen Z for Yayi support group. - Senator Adeola had planned to appoint the late actor as Special Adviser on Tourism and Culture with cabinet rank if elected governor in 2027.
