Adebutu and Sowunmi-Kolapo Omitted from INEC Candidate List

Ladi Adebutu, the governorship candidate for the People's Democratic Party (PDP), announced that he and his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, were excluded from the final list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Ogun State elections. This list, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, included other PDP candidates for various legislative positions but omitted Adebutu and Sowunmi-Kolapo.

Adebutu stated that he remains a registered member of the PDP, having completed the necessary digital registration and submitted documentation to INEC within the required timeframe. He emphasized that the governorship primary that selected him was conducted with INEC officials present as observers.

Adebutu expressed concerns about the circumstances surrounding their omission, particularly as other candidates from the party were listed. He urged party members and supporters to remain calm while asserting that they would pursue the matter through appropriate channels to ensure due process is respected.