Elections 2027: Inside the Money-Power Play Shaking Ado-Odo/Ota Politics

 

By our correspondent

Something isn’t adding up in Ado-Odo/Ota, and people are starting to talk.

The political space in the area is heating up fast, not just because of 2027 ambitions, but because of serious allegations flying around about money, influence, and a so-called “consensus” that many insiders say is anything but genuine.

According to sources within the local political scene, big money is already on the table. Names like Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele and High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun have come up in discussions involving millions of naira allegedly deployed to push a preferred narrative.

 The goal? 

To Convince the Ogun State Governor,Prince Dapo Abiodun, that there’s a unified agreement where, in reality, cracks are showing underneath. 

The situation gets even more interesting:

There are claims that the Olota of Ota, Oba Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, may not be sitting on the fence on the matter. Reports suggest he was on his way to Abeokuta to meet the governor,raising eyebrows among political watchers who believe traditional rulers should stay above partisan politics.

Now, here’s where the contradiction lies:

Governor Abiodun has, up till now, built a reputation for calm, calculated political leadership. His handling of consensus arrangements like backing Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola earned him praise across party lines. Many expected that same level of fairness to trickle down to the grassroots.

But what’s happening in Ado-Odo/Ota seems to tell a different story.

Insiders claim a small group of about eight leaders tried to package a “joint decision” or a consensus candidacy after allegedly collecting money essentially presenting a forced consensus. That move, if true, doesn’t just sideline other stakeholders; it risks embarrassing the governor and undermining the party’s internal process.

And Abuja-level politics aside, locals are not quiet about it:

One APC stakeholder from the Yewa axis didn’t mince words: the senatorial seat isn’t for a select few—it belongs to all five local governments involved. Any real decision, he insisted, must reflect that.

Even younger voices are beginning to question things. One youth commentator, speaking anonymously, asked a simple but heavy question: “Is this what leadership has come to, everything for sale?”

Meanwhile, attempts to get reactions from key figures like Senator Akin Odunsi and LG party chairman Hon. J.J. Akeran didn’t yield any response as of the time of writing.

So where does this leave things?

For now, everyone is watching. Closely.

Because if this situation isn’t handled carefully, it could lead to something political parties fear the most—internal division, loss of trust, unsolicited cracks within and ultimately, voter apathy.

And in a place like Ado-Odo/Ota with the heavyweight political precedence, that’s not a small problem for the now and success of the forthcoming electoral processes.