
Adebutu chosen as Ogun PDP’s governorship candidate
Oladipupo Adebutu, a former House of Representatives member, has been selected as the Peoples Democratic Party’s consensus governorship candidate in Ogun State. The decision was made during the party’s primary in Abeokuta, where party members from all local government areas participated. Adebutu expressed gratitude for the support and urged members to remain united to challenge the ruling party. He emphasized the need for change and promised that the party is ready to provide better governance.
Key takeaways
- Oladipupo Adebutu emerged as the PDP’s consensus governorship candidate in Ogun State.
- The primary was conducted through voice affirmation by party members from all 20 local government areas and 236 wards.
- Adebutu thanked party members for their support and called for unity ahead of the next election.
- He criticized the ruling APC, claiming the state has suffered under their leadership for about 15 years.
- Party leaders, including Abayomi Tella and Ayodele Fayose, praised Adebutu and encouraged members to work together for victory.