Femi Ogbonnikan
ike a household name, Kolawole Lawal has remained a formidable factor in the political equation of Ogun State. Thus, his towering and unparalleled status has elevated him over and above his co-aspirants in the 2019 Ogun State governorship race. Basking in the euphoria of the resolve and the restated commitment of Governor Ibikunle Amosun to cede power to an Ogun West candidate, come May 29, 2019 and just as the governorship contest is itching close, Lawal is unrelenting and he is leaving no stone unturned to actualize his ambition. Considered as the favourite and suitable aspirant for the coveted Okemosan, Abeokuta seat of power, his fame has bestridden all the three senatorial districts he has consulted widely for their blessing.
Beginning from Ogun Central (Egba) where he kicked-start his consultation on Saturday, July 29, 2019, it was a rousing welcome at the APC State Secretariat, Abeokuta. State executives of the party and five leaders from each of the six local governments trooped out to welcome and shower their love and support for the amiable and an experienced governorship aspirant. They include Alhaji Lemboye (State Acting Chairman of the party); Alhaji Tajudeen Bello (APC national financial secretary); Alhaji Abidoye Amosun (party leader); Chief Adesiji Lupona (State Treasurer); Alhaji Soji (State Youth leader); Ademosun (senatorial youth leader) and Mr Afolabi Afuape (Ogun State Commissioner for Community Development). They all commended KLM, describing him as a seasoned politician whom the cap fits.
The same consultation train took him to Ogun East, where he was warmly