Power Shifts In The 10th Assembly: Three High-Profile Senators Positioned As Leading Contenders For 2027 Governorship Seats

Senators Olamilekan Solomon, Ahmed Wadada, and Sharafadeen Alli emerge as top contenders for the 2027 governorship races following key endorsements and strategic moves.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT

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Strategic Alignments Shape The Path To 2027

As the 2027 general elections approach, a clear trend of "position-changing" is manifesting within the 10th National Assembly. The transition from legislative roles to state executive positions is a established tradition in Nigerian politics, recently exemplified by the successful transition of Governor Monday Okpebholo in Edo State. Currently, three senators have gained significant momentum through gubernatorial endorsements and strategic grassroots mobilization, positioning them as the candidates to beat in their home states.

Olamilekan Solomon (Ogun West): The Consensus Frontrunner

Senator Olamilekan Solomon, popularly known as "Yayi," has secured a historic endorsement as the consensus governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. Governor Dapo Abiodun officially announced the endorsement earlier this week, a move backed by all former governors of the state since 1999—an unprecedented show of unity in Ogun’s political history. Solomon, a veteran politician who previously represented Lagos West, successfully transitioned his political base to Ogun West in 2023. His candidacy is bolstered by Ogun's status as an APC stronghold and his extensive experience in both state and federal legislatures.

Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (Nasarawa West): The Governor’s Choice

In Nasarawa State, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada has emerged as the preferred successor to Governor Abdullahi Sule. During a high-level meeting in Lafia on Thursday, April 16, Governor Sule announced Wadada as his choice following extensive consultations with traditional rulers, youth groups, and international investors across the state’s three senatorial districts. Wadada is regarded as a grounded political figure in the North Central region, and his early endorsement by the incumbent administration significantly streamlines his path toward the government house in 2027.