Meet Alhaja Dr. Lateefat Oyeyemi Sowunmi Kolapo (Yemi Kolapo), the rumoured PDP Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate for Ogun State 2027 alongside Ladi Adebutu (she already has the endorsement of Ogun Central PDP)
A media powerhouse, devout Muslim leader, and Egba trailblazer.
Daughter of Alhaji Tayo Sowunmi (Baba Adini of Iperu-Remo), she holds a BSc & MSc in Economics from University of Lagos and studied at Michigan State University.
She started at Punch Newspapers as its first female Group Business Editor, served as SSA on Communications to former Minister Olusegun Aganga, and founded The Point Newspapers, where she is Publisher/Editor-in-Chief.
In 2024, she was installed as Iyalode Musulumi of Egbaland (Iya Sunnah of Egbaland), First Ameerah General of Ogun State, and other titles, honoured for her piety, fasting lifestyle, and community service.
A philanthropist and omoluabi icon known for professionalism, loyalty, and excellence, she continues her father’s Islamic legacy while inspiring women in leadership.
A strong contender if the rumour holds!
Rumour has it that Alhaja (Dr) Lateefat Oyeyemi Sowunmi Kolapo has been picked as Deputy Governor Candidate by Ogun State PDP, to run alongside Ladi Adebutu in the 2027 elections