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2027: Senator Yayi reveals plan to appoint late Ogogo if elected

2027: Senator Yayi reveals plan to appoint Ogogo into Govt Cabinet
, culture and tourism adviser

THE All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has revealed that he had planned to appoint the late veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as his Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism.

Adeola, who currently represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the Senate, disclosed this on Tuesday when he visited Ogogo’s family at their country home in Ilaro, Ogun State.

Speaking in a now viral video on social media, he said, “I planned to make Ogogo my Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism. Not just as SA but as a full cabinet member if I won the election and become the governor of Ogun State.

“That was my plan. I kept it to myself and I was working with it. Believing that God will do it.”

Ogogo died at 66 on August 23, 2026 after his battle with cancer.

During the deceased battle with stage 4 cancer, Yayi was one of the primary financial backers, footing his medical bills.

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