Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, to remain focused on his vision for the state’s development as he pursues his governorship ambition.
Obasanjo gave the advice on Friday when Adeola paid him a courtesy visit at his penthouse residence within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta.
The former President also urged Nigerians, irrespective of their professions, to pursue their aspirations with determination while trusting God to guide and fulfil His purpose for their lives.
Adeola’s visit to Obasanjo, as well as to former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, formed part of his consultations with key stakeholders following his emergence as the APC governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
Addressing Adeola, Obasanjo expressed optimism that the senator’s ambition would align with God’s purpose for his life, noting that many people often fail to understand the divine plan for their lives.
“My prayer is that your desires and your ambitions will be in alignment with what God has planned for you,” Obasanjo said.
“You see, one of our greatest challenges in life is that we often grow in darkness when we do not know God’s plan for our lives.
“I keep telling people that, initially, I wanted to study geology. I even gained admission to college. My dream was to go to America, study geology, become a great geologist, and work in the oil and gas industry.
“But that was not God’s plan for me. God’s plan was different. His plan was for me to make progress through the military. That was the path He had prepared for me, and He helped me every step of the way. I pray that God’s purpose for your life will also be fulfilled.”
The former President advised Adeola to remain steadfast in pursuing his objectives.
“Be focused on what you want to do and what you want to achieve. If anyone has a goal or an aspiration, let them declare it, pursue it with determination, and leave the rest to God and to our people,” he said.
Earlier, Amosun welcomed Adeola and declared that the APC candidate’s emergence had made it imperative for party members to unite behind him ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
“This visit is not about seeking support because the support is already there. We are ready to move forward. When the time comes to fully put our plans into action, I am confident that we will succeed,” Amosun said.
He added that the party remained committed to providing good governance, expressing confidence that its vision for the state would resonate with the people.
Speaking with journalists after meeting Obasanjo, Adeola said he sought the former President’s blessing, support and guidance, pledging to incorporate his recommendations into his administration’s programmes if elected governor.
“I am here to pay homage to our father, the father of the country, former President, our leader in the state and in the country. As you can see, it was a warm reception.
“We sought his support, his blessing and his guidance, and all these three he granted.
“In his remarks, he made it loud and clear what he is passionate about concerning Ogun State, his expectations for the state and what he believes we can do to put the state on the right track.
“We have listened carefully to his advice, taken it on board and will make it part of our plans and programmes as we march towards 2027,” Adeola said.
