PDP Challenges INEC Over Adebutu's Exclusion from 2027 Race
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has initiated legal proceedings against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) due to the exclusion of its governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, from the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election. PDP Publicity Secretary Architect Kayode Adebayo confirmed that the party is seeking to have Adebutu's name restored ahead of the election scheduled for February 6.
This decision follows INEC's refusal to clear Adebutu after reviewing complaints from various political parties regarding candidate omissions. Adebayo stated that the legal action would commence this week, although he could not specify the hearing date.
He expressed the party's determination to pursue the matter through the judicial system and urged members to remain calm. The exclusion of Adebutu and his running mate has caused controversy within the Ogun PDP, particularly as they were among several candidates missing from INEC's final list published on October 10, which included candidates from 13 political parties.
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