Ogun Youths’ Love for Senator Adeola

The air seems to buzz whenever Ogun State youths talk about Senator Solomon Adeola, fondly called Yayi. It certainly is not the usual political fanfare—this is deeper. It is the kind of admiration that comes when a leader doesn’t just speak promises but delivers them in cement, in scholarships, and selfless service.

Ask the young people in Ikolaje-Idiroko, and their response is swift: Yayi is the best thing that has happened to them. And they mean it. From ICT centres to roads that no longer resemble obstacle courses, from school renovations to economic empowerment schemes, his fingerprints are everywhere.

But it’s not just about roads and classrooms. There’s a bit of a shared-struggle narrative mixed in. Ogun West has waited nearly five decades for a seat at the highest table of state leadership, only to be sidelined time and again. The youths see in Yayi a chance to break the cycle, to finally have one of their own steering the ship.

Critics have tried to dim his shine, questioning his credentials and loyalties. But the voices from Yewaland drown out the cynicism. They see a man whose roots run deep, a leader who has poured resources into their communities long before governorship became the conversation.

Yet, beyond the projects and politics, there’s something more profound—a sense of belonging. Yayi represents a shift from waiting for change to creating it. He has become more than a senator; he is a symbol of what Ogun West can achieve when united. The question isn’t why the youths love him, but how could they not? In a land long overlooked, he is proof that being seen, heard, and served is possible.

So, as 2027 inches closer, one thing is certain: the drums of support will only grow louder. Yayi isn’t just a candidate—he is a cause. And for Ogun State youths, he is the hope that tomorrow will finally look different from yesterday.