2027: Ex-CBN Deputy Governor Lemo Eyes Ogun Governorship Race

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Tunde Lemo, has declared his interest in contesting the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State.

Lemo made the disclosure while participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Isale-Igbein in Abeokuta.

The banker said his ambition was motivated by a desire to accelerate development at the grassroots and unlock the state’s agricultural potential.

According to him, Ogun State is richly endowed and requires purposeful leadership to harness its resources for the benefit of the people.

Lemo, who was received by enthusiastic party members, assured them of an inclusive government and unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress.

He attributed the peaceful conduct of the ward congresses in the state to the policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Lemo said the exercise was aimed at consolidating unity and harmony within the party.

“I don’t want to canvass personal position here, but my presence here today is to underscore the fact that APC is an organic party. You can see the crowd, and we are members of one family. You have not seen anybody fighting. We are very strong and very vibrant, and people are happy because of the transformative agenda of President Bola Tinubu, but at the same time, we are building the base, because today we are having the ward congresses, and from there, of course, we move up to the National Congress. So I’m very, very excited that we have very loyal party members,” he said.

The former CBN deputy governor also lauded the developmental efforts of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, particularly the creation of the agro-cargo airport, which has received approval to commence commercial operations.

He noted that such projects were positioning the state for economic growth and investment.

Speaking on his political aspiration, Lemo acknowledged his interest in the 2027 governorship race, while stressing that leadership is about service and improving people’s lives.

“You all know who I am, and you know what I’ve been trying to do. But by the special grace of God, it is about governance. It’s about raising the bar and ensuring the best for our people, and that’s what we’re doing, and by the special grace of God, we will get there.

“Yes, of course, I have my eyes on 2027 just like everyone else, but everything is in the hands of God,” he added.