The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Mrs Kudirat Abiodun Balogun (née Adegunwa) as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
She will run alongside the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, as the APC intensifies preparations ahead of the forthcoming polls in the state.
Governor Dapo Abiodun formally unveiled her nomination at the APC Stakeholders’ Strategic Meeting held in Abeokuta on Friday, where he disclosed that the deputy governorship slot was zoned to the Ogun East Senatorial District in line with the party’s internal power-sharing arrangement.
According to the governor, Mrs Balogun emerged as the preferred choice following consultations with stakeholders and aspirants from the zone, with her selection reflecting broad consensus within the party structure.
Presenting her to party leaders for endorsement, Senator Adeola described her nomination as strategic, noting that she would strengthen the APC ticket and contribute to the party’s development agenda for Ogun State.
The Ogun APC Chairman, Alhaji Yemi Sanusi, who confirmed the decision, said the selection followed extensive consultations and strict adherence to the party’s zoning principle.
He added that Mrs Balogun’s professional background, corporate leadership experience, and academic qualifications positioned her as a strong candidate for the role.
Mrs Balogun is a corporate executive and finance expert with over three decades of experience spanning manufacturing, enterprise governance, strategic finance, and business transformation.
She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director for Finance and Information Technology at Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian FMCG company, where she has overseen significant operational expansion and business growth.
Under her leadership, the company is said to have expanded its production capacity and achieved a valuation reportedly exceeding ₦500 billion.
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She holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and an MBA in Finance from Bayes Business School, London. She is also a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and has completed executive programmes at Harvard Business School and The Wharton School.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Mrs Balogun is known for her advocacy in women empowerment, youth development, and economic inclusion, with emphasis on industrial and institutional growth.
Party leaders described her leadership style as disciplined and results-oriented, noting that she brings both technical expertise and administrative depth to the APC ticket.
Mrs Balogun, who is married with children, is widely regarded within political and professional circles as a private-sector leader with a strong record in corporate governance and organizational growth.
