The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has urged his supporters to remain calm following the omission of his name from the list of governorship candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Adebutu, in a statement issued on Sunday, said there was “no cause for alarm”, insisting that he remained a duly registered member of the PDP and had complied with the requirements for his candidacy.
He said he completed his digital membership registration within the stipulated period, adding that his membership card had been printed and verified before the necessary documents were submitted to INEC within the prescribed timeframe.
The former lawmaker also maintained that the PDP primary election that produced him as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election was conducted in the presence of INEC officials, who attended as observers.
According to him, the relevant documents were presented for verification, certification and confirmation, which he said were important facts to consider in addressing his omission from the commission’s list.
“I am aware of the concerns following the omission of my name from INEC’s published list of Ogun governorship candidates for the 2027 election. I consider it important to address you directly and reassure you that there is no cause for alarm,” the statement read.
Adebutu reiterated that he had not left the PDP and remained committed to the party.
“I remain a duly registered member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). I completed my digital registration within the stipulated period, and my membership card was printed and verified. My documentation was duly submitted to INEC within the prescribed time. I have not at any point left the PDP, and my commitment to our great party remains unwavering,” he said.
He added that INEC officials were present as observers during the primary election that produced him as the party’s governorship candidate.
“The relevant documents were presented for verification, certification and confirmation. These are important facts that must not be overlooked in the present circumstances,” he stated.
The PDP candidate also questioned why his name was missing from the governorship candidates’ list when the names of other party members contesting seats in the Ogun State House of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate had been included.
Adebutu further alleged that the party had faced intimidation and other obstacles, but insisted that it would pursue the matter through the appropriate channels.
He urged PDP members and supporters to remain calm while expressing confidence that the issue would be resolved.
Adebutu said his political ambition was driven by what he described as the dignity, progress and future of Ogun State.
