No one requires crystal ball nor soothsayer to know that political scene of Nigeria shall be charged in the next couple of months as the stage is set for electioneering campaign among aspiring politicians and political parties who are struggling to wrestle power from the ruling ones in their respective states and the country.

Ogun State with its own peculiar politics is also not left out of the frenzy as different parties and their faithful are also warming up for great battle ahead over who take over various elective positions in the fast approaching 2015 general elections.  As a result of the ongoing political situation in the State, Ogun Top Celebrities brings to you the dramatis personae who are likely to shake up events in the state ahead of the elections.

SHUAIB SALISU

Currently the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Ibikunle Amosun, a politician who hails from Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State, he had started  a serious campaign towards realizing his ambition of becoming the senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial district on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). A seat currently occupied by Senator Gbenga Obadara who is also heard nursing ambition of returning to Abuja through the same party. However, public opinion seems not favourable to both of them as a result of their antecedents. Meanwhile, they are both expected to make a serious impact in the build to the elections period.

HON. TUNJI EGBETOKUN

A former speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly who became popular as a result of his political war with former Governor Gbenga Daniel and later defected to now defunct ACN. A grass roots politician who also played a major role in the emergence of  Senator Ibikunle Amosun as Governor in 2011 elections but later appointed  special adviser on political matters to the Governor. Egbetokun is also heard to have thrown in his cap as a major contender for the House of Representatives of Odeda/Abeokuta North/Obafemi Owode Federal constituency, a position currently occupied by Honourable  Olumide Osoba, the son of former Governor Olusegun Osoba who also happens to be the National leader of APC. Developments which may cause a stir in the polity and politics of the State in the nearest future as it’s also obvious that Olumide Osoba is showing interest in returning to the hallowed chamber come 2015.

ABIODUN AKINLADE

Third time member of House of Representatives from Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Akinlade who once lost the bid to fly ACN gubernatorial flag to the incumbent Governor Amosun in 2011 is now back in the race apparently with much more determination as the Yewa born politician is learnt to have launched a massive campaign through Labour Party in order to unseat the present occupier of number one political post in the State.

GBOYEGA NASIR ISIAKA

Popularly known as GNI by the people, Prince Isiaka who also hailed from Yewa, Imeko Afon to be precise once contested the governorship post under the platform of PPN in 2011 but came  third and eventually lost to Governor Ibikunle Amosun.  The University of Ife product is again back to the race with a new vigour but public opinions made it known that the gentleman lacks political muscle to contend with an incumbent, however, with the support of OGD structure, the Yewa prince may also spring a surprise  during the forth coming elections.

SINA KAWONISE

Former commissioner for Information and Strategy in the State and recorded  a brilliant performance while in office, Kawonise who is also known as a major threat to the current administration  due to his various criticisms of anti-people policies has joined the race to  Oke Mosan  towards 2015. Ago Iwoye born  media practitioner who seems to have determined in his quest is definitely having something up his sleeves and it is going to make a powerful impact as political events unfold in the nearest future.

SARAFA TUNJI ISHOLA

A well known grassroots politician who has held many political positions in the past such as Secretary to the State Government, Minister of Mines and Steel and also Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government. No doubt, the entrance of Ishola in the guber race is going to upset the scene as the Egba born politician is heard to have started oiling his political machineries across the state ahead of the coming elections on the platform of Labour Party.

REMMY HASSAN

Currently a member of Ogun State House Of Assembly representing Odogblu Constituency, Hassan a second timer at the hallowed chamber is planning to up his political game as he has now joined the race for House of Representatives. As a known orator and Pastor who has been in politics for a while has been described by observers as one who will make an impact in his bid to move to Abuja.

OMOBA SEGUN ADEWALE

Known as OSA in political circle, Adewale a media guru who is relatively new in the game is also not leaving any stone unturned in his bid to represent Ogun West people at the senate through the ballot come 2015. The Labour Party aspirant who has been moving across the zone in order to woo voters to his side is likely to prove some pundits wrong about green horns in political world.

SOJI AKIN BANKOLE

One of the most favourite aspirants who has been receiving enormous supports from women and youths in his area due to his enviable records during his service to former Governor Gbenga Daniel as personal assistant. SOJ  as popularly called by teeming supporters is no doubt a leading aspirant for  House of Representatives from Abeokuta South Local Government with tremendous effects which has been described by observers as a positive one for the ongoing politics. As Labour Party aspirant, Bankole is currently enjoying massive supports from all corners of his constituency.

ABOLAJI FAGBUYI

An oil and gas mogul who has travelled far and wide, Fagbuyi who hails from Yewa axis of the State even though described as neophyte in Nigeria politics is also proving to be a man of the people whose track records of his philanthropy speaks volume is already making impact towards the 2015 elections.

SIKIRULAHI OLAWALE OGUNDELE

Two-time member of Ogun State House of Assembly and former chairman of Ifo Local Government, Ogundele is indeed a determined contender for the Governorship seat of Gateway State on the platform of PDP. Apart from being a known grassroots politician who has made many laudable achievements during his tenure as lawmaker and Council boss, Ogundele happens to be a force to be reckoned with in Ogun politics and therefore suitable for the number one job considering not only his wealth of experience and academics qualification but also his antecedents as a reputable manager of human and resources.

KAYODE AMUSAN

Two-time member of House of Representatives who lost his third term attempt to the current occupier of the seat, Honourable Olumide Osoba due to his inconsistencies  during the build up to 2011 elections. Amusan who is now back in the governorship race, though seems to be finding it difficult within his party, PDP, is not resting on his oars  in his bid to be back to reckoning in Ogun politics as he continues to intensify campaigns towards his aged long ambition of ruling the State in the nearest future.

SOLOMON OLAMILEKAN ADEOLA

The Yewa born politician who is currently a member of House of Representatives, representing Alimosho/Oke Odo Federal Constituency from Lagos State is another top aspirant jostling for the Senatorial seat of Ogun West in the coming elections and he has started a wide consultation among the stake holders in the axis. Adeola, a Lagos State politician who is enjoying the support of ‘Lagos’ power is no doubt going to upset political calculations of some ‘home based’ politicians as 2015 election approaches.