Dapo Okunbadejo, Chief Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance in Ogun State, has denied reports linking him to a potential deputy governorship slot alongside Solomon Adeola ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement on Monday, Okunbadejo described the speculation as false and misleading, stressing that he has not been involved in any discussions or shown interest in such a political arrangement.
“My attention has been drawn to misleading reports circulating on social media suggesting that I, Dapo Okunbadejo, am being considered for the position of Deputy Governor of Ogun State.
“I wish to state unequivocally that these claims are entirely false. At no time have I held discussions, engaged in consultations, or indicated interest, publicly or privately, in such a position,” he said.
He emphasised that his priority remains his current role in government, focusing on economic and fiscal reforms.
“My focus remains firmly on my current responsibilities as Chief Economic Adviser and Honourable Commissioner of Finance, where I am fully committed to supporting the ongoing fiscal and economic reforms of the Ogun State Government,” he added.
Okunbadejo also urged the public to ignore what he termed baseless claims and rely on verified information.
The clarification comes amid growing political activity within the All Progressives Congress in Ogun, following the reported emergence of Adeola as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for 2027 after a high-level caucus meeting in Abeokuta.
