Ladi Adebutu Addresses INEC Candidate List Omission Ahead of 2027 Ogun Governorship Race

Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Ogun State, has publicly addressed the recent omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) candidate list for the 2027 election. Speaking in Abeokuta, Adebutu characterized the development as a minor setback, urging his supporters to remain focused despite what he described as political maneuvering by his opponents.

Context of the Omission

The exclusion of Adebutu’s name from the official INEC list has sparked concern among his political base. According to reports from Channels Television, Adebutu addressed these fears while welcoming new defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political entities to the PDP secretariat. He maintained that his status as a long-standing member of the PDP remains undisputed, noting that he has been a candidate for the party in every election cycle for the past two decades.

Adebutu’s Defense of His Candidacy

During his address, Adebutu emphasized his long-term commitment to the PDP, asserting that he has been a card-carrying member for twenty years. He challenged the validity of the current situation, questioning how his name could be omitted given his active role in party registration processes. He stated, “I orchestrated registration in this state. I have been a card-carrying member of the PDP for the last 20 years.”

Adebutu further claimed that he was a primary participant in the party’s recent registration drive, which he noted resulted in nearly 20,000 new registrations. He questioned the logic behind his exclusion, suggesting that the situation is an attempt by opposition forces to create confusion and disenfranchise voters.

Maintaining Campaign Momentum

Despite the administrative hurdle, Adebutu insisted that his campaign efforts would continue unabated. He reported that his team has already visited 12 of the 20 local government areas in Ogun State and has reached 140 of the 236 wards. He framed the current situation as a distraction tactic, stating, “We will not be distracted. We keep our eyes on the ball, and we shall win.”

While Adebutu expressed confidence in the eventual resolution of the issue, he did not provide specific details regarding the legal or administrative steps his team is taking to rectify the INEC list. The information regarding the specific reasons for the omission by the electoral body remains unavailable at this time.

Conclusion

As the 2027 general elections approach, the political landscape in Ogun State continues to shift. Adebutu’s public stance serves as a signal to his supporters that he intends to remain a central figure in the upcoming gubernatorial contest, despite the current uncertainty surrounding his official candidacy status with the electoral commission.

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p class=”vbna-source-note”>Source: Channels Television

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