Ex-NTA reporter and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Mọdele Sarafa-Yusuf, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state.
Announcing via her X handle on Thursday, the veteran said her intention was born out of a deep reflection.
She wrote:
Distinguished Leaders, Members, and Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ogun State, NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RUN FOR THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.
After deep reflection and wide consultation, I have decided to make myself available to serve as our party’s candidate for governor of Ogun State in the 2027 elections. I chose this system of declaration deliberately to be public, honest, and focused on responsibility rather than spectacle. And I will speak plainly. Each generation is tested by history in different ways. Ours is being tested by how well we manage growth, equity, and continuity—how we ensure that Ogun State does not merely expand but truly develops, not just for some, but for all.
Ogun State is blessed. Blessed with industry, blessed with intellect, blessed with culture, and blessed with strategic relevance to the nation. Yet we all know that blessings alone do not guarantee progress. Progress requires deliberate leadership, balance, and trust among our people. It requires continuity. Today, I want to share a vision rooted in unity, competence, and fairness.
For many months, I have listened carefully—not just to social media noise, but to those of you who understand how Ogun State works, how power transitions succeed or fail, and what instability costs. The feedback has been consistent: “This cycle carries more risk than usual.” I am therefore writing you today because when risk rises, those who value continuity and institutional balance must not remain silent. Many of you know my political history.
In 2022, I stepped forward to run for the office of the governor. I did not prevail. However, I did not destabilize the system. I accepted the outcome, preserved relationships, and stayed engaged. That experience clarified two things for me: where the red lines are and what it takes to compete without fracturing the party or the state. This is, however, not a return driven by unfinished business. It is a response to a different political environment.