PDP's Bakene Confident in Adebutu's Candidacy for 2027
Alhaji Fasiu Bakene, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of its Board of Trustees, expressed confidence that the names of the party’s governorship candidate for Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, and his running mate, Alhaja Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo, will be restored to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election. In an interview with journalists in Abeokuta, Bakene urged PDP candidates not to relent in their campaigns despite uncertainties regarding their status.
He emphasized Adebutu's loyalty to the PDP, stating that he remained with the party while others defected and contributed significantly to its growth. Bakene asserted that the issue would not escalate to court and expressed optimism that both Adebutu and Sowunmi-Kolapo would appear on the ballot.
He also highlighted the PDP's commitment to local government autonomy, rural electrification, and agricultural development, noting that residents are eager for the party's return to power due to current challenges.
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