A member of the House of Representatives representing Imeko-Afon/Yewa North Federal Constituency, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has declared his intention to contest the Ogun State governorship election in 2027.
Isiaka, who chairs the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development, disclosed this on Sunday in Abeokuta during an interview with journalists.
The lawmaker said the move would mark his fourth attempt at the state’s top job, expressing confidence in his experience and understanding of Ogun State’s political and economic landscape.
He said he is qualified for the position, adding that his ambition is driven by a desire to build a more economically viable state through industrialisation, improved healthcare and education, and job creation.
Isiaka also dismissed claims that his governorship ambition is being sponsored by Governor Dapo Abiodun, insisting that his decision to run is personal.
He said, “I should let you know that I am running for the governorship of the state for 2027, though a formal declaration will be made very soon, but it is good to let you, the media, as major stakeholders in our democratic process, know that I am interested in this race.”
He added that he had begun consultations with party stakeholders in line with the requirements of the All Progressives Congress.
“I have, in the past three weeks, been meeting the stakeholders to let them know that I am in for the 2027 governorship race,” he stated.
The lawmaker said his background and experience put him in a strong position to lead the state.
“I am a bona fide indigene of the state. I have no controversy or anything hidden about that, so I am eminently qualified to contest.
“I have also gotten all the necessary ingredients to do the job ahead very well. I have a strong academic background, I have the experience, in fact, there is none among those who have declared an interest in the governorship that have as much Ogun experience as I have,” he added.
He added that his administration, if elected, would build on the achievements of the current government.
“Our intention is to create an economically viable state. I want to build on the fantastic achievements of the present administration of Gov Abiodun.
“The seaport is possible, the oil producing status is possible, the need to scale up infrastructure, qualitative healthcare and education and everything that will make life abundant for the residents are equally possible, that is what is driving our passion for tasks ahead,” he said.
Isiaka also called for a level playing field in the selection of the party’s governorship candidate, urging adherence to fairness, equity and transparency.
He further cautioned traditional rulers against endorsing aspirants ahead of the party’s primary, urging them to allow due process.
Isiaka previously contested the governorship election in 2011 under the Peoples Party of Nigeria, losing to former governor Ibikunle Amosun.
He also ran in 2015 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party and in 2019 under the African Democratic Congress, but was unsuccessful.
He later defected to the APC and won the Imeko-Afon/Yewa North Federal Constituency seat in the 2023 general election.
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