INEC Excludes PDP's Ladi Adebutu from Ogun Candidates List

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final candidates' list for the Ogun State governorship election, which notably excludes the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Ladi Adebutu and his running mate Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo. The list, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, includes 13 governorship candidates from various parties, such as Solomon Adeola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Jimi Lawal of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The omission of Adebutu and Sowunmi-Kolapo raises questions as the report did not provide reasons for their exclusion. As political parties gear up for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, this development could significantly impact the PDP's campaign strategy.

Additionally, INEC has also removed the name of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, from the final list of candidates for the Gombe State election scheduled for February 6, 2027.