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Ogun PDP Adopts Adebutu for 2027 Election

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State has selected its 2023 governorship candidate, Chief Ladi Adebutu, as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election under a consensus arrangement.

Chief Adebutu emerged unopposed at the party’s governorship primary held in Abeokuta after delegates across the 236 wards of the state affirmed his candidature.

Chairman of the Governorship Primary Panel, Chief Afolabi Ariyo, declared him winner through a voice vote during the exercise attended by party leaders and stakeholders.

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, who attended the primary, expressed confidence in the PDP’s chances in the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State.

Mr Fayose said the outcome of the primary reflected renewed hope for the party, adding that Chief Adebutu’s political trajectory was now firmly directed towards becoming governor of Ogun State.

In his acceptance speech, Chief Adebutu appreciated party leaders, stakeholders and members for the unanimous support and described his emergence as historic.

He expressed confidence that the PDP would reclaim power in Ogun State, insisting that lessons had been learnt from the 2023 governorship election, which he claimed the party won but was denied.

Chief Adebutu also called for unity among party members, stressing that internal cohesion would be vital to defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Adebutu Vows to Appeal Tribunal Judgement

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The Governorship Flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the March 18th General Election, Chief Ladi Adebutu has promised to continue to fight for the rights and aspirations of its supporters and the citizens of the State.

Chief Adebutu who was reacting to last Saturday’s judgement through his Director of Media, Campaign Organisation, Mr Afolabi Orekoya described the verdict and process as worrisome and disheartening.

The PDP gubernatorial candidate noted that the Party and its legal team would take the matter to the appellate courts to seek a more equitable and just outcome, while assuring the good people of the State that he would not be deterred by the setback.

He solicited the continued support of all the Stakeholders to join the party in its unrelenting quest for justice and in upholding the principles of democracy.

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Ogun Tribunal Adjourns Sitting as Parties Close Cases

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By Wale Oluokun

The Ogun Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, has adjourned sitting till fourth of September following the parties closing of their cases in the petition filed by Chief Ladi Adebutu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the eighteenth of March governorship election in the state.

Chief Adebutu had approached the tribunal to alleging that Prince Dapo Abiodun, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress did not win the majority of votes cast in the eighteenth of March election.

The petitioner also accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of non-compliance to the Electoral Act and corrupt practices during the election among others.

The petitioners had closed its case after calling 94 witnesses and tendering over 200,000 documents in evidence.

INEC, being the first respondent, also opened and closed its case without calling any witnesses.

Justice Hamidu Kunaza announced the adjournment of the proceeding till fourth of September for the adoption of the final written addresses by all parties.

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Members’ reaction to court judgment, a welcome development – Akinlade

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Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Mr Adekunle Akinlade, has described as a blessing in disguise, the omission of all Ogun PDP candidates on the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. 

The electoral body had excluded the names of Chief Ladi Adebutu and his running mate, Akinlade on its list of candidates, following a court order nullifying all PDP primaries in the state.

Mr Akinlade in a statement said the determination and comradeship being displayed by members of the party across the state on the omission is a welcome development.

The 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, noted that pre-election matters are dynamic under the present 2022 Electoral Act stating that Ogun state PDP candidates were not disqualified or substituted but were asked to redo the primaries.

The former lawmaker disclosed that the PDP at the national level has decided to appeal the ruling by filing Notices of Appeal and Stay of Execution.

Wale Oluokun