ABEOKUTA– The member representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has expressed his desire to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election in Ogun state
Isiaka, popularly known as GNI will be contesting for the fourth time for the state’s top job.
In 2011, Isaka contested the governorship election and polled 137,051 votes under the Peoples Party of Nigeria (PDP), losing to Sen. Ibikunle Amosun of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) who polled 377,489 votes.
Again, in 2015, he contested under the PDP, and also lost to Amosun, who was gunning for a second term.
In 2019, he contested on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) , and lost to the incumbent, Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Isiaka however defected to the ruling APC, on whose platform he won in the 2023 election to the House of Representatives.
Speaking with newsmen, Isiaka who is Chairman of the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development, stated that while he is in the process of political consultation, he believes he is the most qualified for the top job bearing his experience and understanding of the state.
“I am expressing interest to run for the governorship of the state in 2027. I have an interest but it will be declared at the proper and appropriate time, but it is good to let you the media as major stakeholders in our democratic process know that I am interested in this race.
“Expectedly I have been doing my preliminary consultation in line with the dictates of the party, I have in the past three weeks been meeting the stakeholders to let them know that I am in for the 2027 governorship race. And why am I doing this, I am bonafide indigene of the state, I have no controversy or anything hidden about that, so I am eminently qualified to contest”, he said
Isiaka stated that his desire to run for governor of the state for the fourth time stemmed from his determination to build a more economically viable Ogun State and make life better for residents through improved industrialisation, expanded access to quality healthcare and education, and job creation, among others
