By Our Reporter
A political pressure group supporting Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has launched a blistering attack on critics questioning the governor’s alleged Senate ambition, dismissing recent reports about missing nomination documents and claims surrounding “ranking senators” as “empty propaganda.”
In a strongly worded statement signed by Dr. Arabambi Abayomi, Convener of the Sustainability of Ogun State and Dapo Abiodun Legacy Beyond 2027, the group accused opponents within Ogun politics of spreading misinformation aimed at weakening the governor’s political influence ahead of 2027.
The group described reports alleging that Governor Abiodun failed to submit key nomination documents as “premature and baseless,” insisting that the submission window for party forms remains open.
“How can documents be declared missing when the process has not even closed?” the statement queried, adding that no official query or disqualification notice had been issued by either the party or INEC.
The statement further mocked unnamed sources behind the reports, describing the phrase “sources within party circles” as “the uniform of people with nothing to wear.”
Defending Abiodun’s political credentials, the group noted that the governor had successfully scaled similar screening processes in 2019 and 2023 before winning elections.
The statement also took aim at arguments that Ogun East should produce a “ranking senator” with long legislative experience, a position widely linked to supporters of former Governor Gbenga Daniel.
According to the group, years spent in the Senate should not be mistaken for impactful representation.
“They talk as if sitting for years is the same as building for years,” the statement said, challenging long-serving lawmakers to publicly account for constituency projects and allocations handled during their tenure.
To strengthen its argument, the group cited examples of first-term lawmakers such as Asuquo Ekpenyong, praising his legislative record and constituency projects despite being a first-time senator.
The statement maintained that Governor Abiodun’s executive experience, political network, and national influence would outweigh concerns about seniority if he eventually contests for the Senate.
“A two-term governor is not a learner,” the group declared, highlighting Abiodun’s record in infrastructure development, revenue growth, and leadership within the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
The group accused critics of orchestrating a campaign of negative publicity against the governor, citing previous controversies and recent political narratives as part of a coordinated effort to undermine him.
Concluding the statement, the group urged Ogun residents to focus on performance and tangible achievements rather than political “ranking,” insisting that voters are more interested in delivery than years spent in office.
“The people of Ogun State are not moved by phantom documents or empty tenure,” the statement added. “They want results.”
