Ogun PDP Defends Adebutu's Candidacy for 2027 Election

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations regarding the eligibility of its 2027 governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. The party's State Publicity Secretary, Architect Kayode Adebayo, stated that claims of Adebutu's name being omitted from the official membership register are baseless.

The PDP confirmed that Adebutu is a fully registered and financially compliant member of the party. This statement was a response to the Ogun Democratic Accountability Forum (ODAF), which alleged that Adebutu was not listed in the membership register.

The PDP emphasized that it met all legal requirements under the Electoral Act for party registration and submission of membership registers to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating a smear campaign to distract from its vulnerabilities ahead of the election, particularly concerning Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola's political shift from Lagos to Ogun State.

The PDP urged supporters to disregard the allegations and reaffirmed Adebutu's eligibility for the governorship race.