Fresh revelations have surfaced in Ogun State, alleging that Governor Dapo Abiodun is orchestrating a ₦250,000-per-person signature scheme aimed at undermining the senatorial ambition of his predecessor, Ibikunle Amosun.
According to multiple insiders within the Ogun Central political structure, party operatives are reportedly being offered cash to sign documents portraying Amosun as unfit to contest, a move described as “coercion dressed as consensus.”
Sources close to the governor allege that Abiodun privately prefers the collapse of the Ogun Central senatorial ticket over allowing Amosun to secure it, citing fears of losing institutional protection once out of office.
“The strategy is less about party politics and more about survival,” said a senior party insider.
The alleged plot reportedly involves paid crowds simulating grassroots support, recycled political loyalists, and manipulated optics intended to mislead both party leadership and the presidency. Critics note that many of those fronting the campaign were part of Abiodun’s machinery during his 2023 electoral setbacks, casting doubt on their current influence.
The scandal unfolds against the backdrop of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s high-profile visit to Ogun, originally intended to project unity and strength. Insiders warn that the visit risks being overshadowed by the controversy over inducement, internal sabotage, and a governor’s political survival tactics.
Political analysts describe the situation as a full-blown “cold war” in Ogun, where competing legacies—including forces aligned with former Governor Gbenga Daniel—threaten to fracture party unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
The controversy raises urgent questions about the integrity of party democracy, the use of state power for personal advantage, and the potential fallout from such high-stakes political manoeuvring.
As the alleged signature campaign circulates and alliances shift, Ogun State stands on the edge of a political upheaval that could reshape the trajectory of the next general elections.
The stakes are clear: this is no longer just a Senate ticket; it is a battle for control, influence, and survival in Ogun’s political landscape.