Ogun Guber 2027: APC’s YAYI Records ₦1bn Milestone, Unveils Contributors

By Yahaya Idris

The organisers of the Ogun State APC consensus Governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola YAYI initiative, have announced a major financial milestone, revealing that the campaign has raised a total of ₦1,011,900,000 in donations.

The figure was disclosed alongside the release of a comprehensive donor list by the campaign’s payment updates committee.

According to the committee, contributions came from a wide spectrum of supporters, including prominent individuals, organisations, and several anonymous donors.

Donation amounts ranged from as low as ₦50,000 to as high as ₦40 million, underscoring broad-based backing for the initiative.

Leading the list of top contributors is Lanre Tejuosho with a donation of ₦40 million. He is followed by Ibrahim Egungbohun and Bode Mustapha, who each contributed ₦30 million.

Other notable donors in the top bracket include Isiak Kunle Salako with ₦26 million, while groups such as Pastor Tunde Osho and Friends, alongside several political figures, made contributions of ₦25 million each.

The top 10 donors collectively accounted for a significant share of the total funds, highlighting strong support from high-profile backers.

Additional major contributions were recorded from individuals and organisations who donated between ₦10 million and ₦20 million, further boosting the campaign’s financial standing.

Beyond the leading donors, the published list features hundreds of contributors from diverse backgrounds, including political office holders, traditional leaders, professionals, business figures, and grassroots supporters.

A number of entries were also listed as anonymous, with some of these donations reaching as high as ₦20 million.

In total, the committee documented 383 named and anonymous donors, reflecting widespread participation in the fundraising effort. The organisers described the turnout as a testament to the growing momentum behind the YAYI initiative.

Expressing appreciation, the campaign team commended all contributors for their generosity and commitment, noting that the funds would play a critical role in advancing the initiative’s objectives.

“This level of support demonstrates collective in the vision and direction of the YAYI project,” the organisers stated, adding that transparency in publishing the donor list remains a key principle of the campaign.

With the fundraising figure now surpassing the ₦1 billion mark, political observers say the development could significantly strengthen the campaign’s capacity and influence in the coming months.