Aminatu Abiola, the stepmother of All Progressives Congress governorship candidate Solomon Adeola, has publicly defended his lineage, rejecting claims that he hails from Ekiti State. Adeola, also known as Yayi, is the current senator representing Ogun West and the ruling party's consensus candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election. Abiola, in a viral video, stated that Adeola's mother, Alhaja Lamlatu, is a native of Abeokuta in Ogun State.
Abiola's defense comes after allegations from political opponents, including suspended APC member Abayomi Hunye and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain Folake Marcus-Bello, that Adeola is actually an indigene of Ekiti State. Marcus-Bello claimed that Adeola's father was buried in Ekiti, while his mother was buried in Epe, Lagos State. Adeola had issued a 24-hour ultimatum to his detractors to provide concrete evidence or face immediate legal action.
Abiola, the senior wife of Oteko Ayinde, Adeola's biological father, explained that while she personally hails from Iworoko in Ekiti State, neither her late husband nor Adeola's biological mother has any ancestral ties to the region. She detailed the family's history, noting that her husband married a second wife, Mujida from Ijebu, who eventually drove her out of the matrimonial home.
Abiola challenged anyone who claims to know Ayinde's family house in Ekiti to come forward and show it to the public. She clarified that Adeola's paternal grandmother originated from Owo in Ondo State. Abiola's statements aim to dispel the opposition's claims and affirm Adeola's Ogun ancestry.
Abiola directly addressed Marcus-Bello's claims regarding the family's burial sites, stating that Adeola's father was buried in Lagos State, not Ekiti. She revealed that Ayinde operated a company named Oteko during his lifetime but passed away at a young age over three decades ago.
Abiola also shed light on Adeola's personal background, disclosing that he was born a Muslim and originally named Sule before converting to Christianity and adopting the name Olamilekan. She declared her readiness to defend her statements in a court of law if the political dispute escalates.
Concluding her defense, Abiola appealed to the residents of Yewa to rally behind Adeola, assuring them that he is a true son of the soil who has continuously proven his worth to the community. She expressed her loyalty to her stepson and vowed to stand as a primary witness to verify his lineage.
Key points
- Aminatu Abiola defends Solomon Adeola's Ogun ancestry, rejecting claims he hails from Ekiti State.
- Adeola's stepmother challenges opponents to provide evidence or face legal action.
- Abiola's statements aim to dispel opposition claims and affirm Adeola's eligibility for the Ogun gubernatorial election.
