The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has announced Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Balogun (née Adegunwa) as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. She will run alongside the party’s governorship candidate, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. According to TheGuardian
The announcement was made during the APC Strategic Caucus Meeting held in Abeokuta, where Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed that the deputy governorship position had been zoned to Ogun East Senatorial District following consultations with party leaders and stakeholders. According to the governor, Balogun emerged as the preferred choice among qualified aspirants from the district.
Presenting her to party leaders, Senator Adeola described Balogun as a competent and experienced professional capable of adding value to the APC ticket and contributing meaningfully to the development agenda of the state. Ogun APC Chairman, Alhaji Yemi Sanusi, said her emergence followed extensive consultations and was in line with the party’s zoning arrangement.
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Balogun is a seasoned finance executive and corporate leader with more than three decades of experience spanning strategic finance, governance, manufacturing, business expansion, and operational transformation. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at , one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous fast-moving consumer goods companies.
Academically, she holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and an MBA in Finance from Bayes Business School. She is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
In her acceptance speech, Balogun described her nomination as a call to service and pledged to deploy her professional and leadership experience to support Ogun State’s development. She also emphasized inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation, and shared prosperity as key priorities.
What You Need to Know
Political observers view her emergence as a strategic move by the APC to strengthen its appeal among professionals, women, and voters in Ogun East ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
- APC has named Kudirat Abiodun Balogun as its deputy governorship candidate for Ogun 2027.
- She will run alongside Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi).
- The deputy governorship slot was zoned to Ogun East Senatorial District.
- Balogun is a finance expert and senior executive at Rite Foods Limited.
- Her nomination is being positioned as a blend of technocratic expertise, gender inclusion, and regional balance.
Implications
Balogun’s selection signals the APC’s intention to leverage corporate leadership experience and strengthen its support base in Ogun East. Her emergence also reinforces the growing push for greater female representation in high-level political offices within the state.
Conclusion
With the unveiling of Kudirat Balogun as deputy governorship candidate, the Ogun APC has completed a key component of its 2027 governorship ticket. The party will now look to capitalize on its message of continuity, inclusion, and experience as preparations for the election gather momentum.
