The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to reclaim Ogun State in the upcoming February 6, 2027 governorship election, rallying residents behind its candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, following a landmark court ruling that restored his candidacy on Friday.
The party’s renewed declaration follows a morning judgment on Friday, November 13, 2026, by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinstate Adebutu’s name as the PDP governorship flag-bearer within 24 hours.
The court directed INEC to rectify the final list of candidates originally published on October 10, 2026, from which Adebutu and his running mate, Alhaja Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, had been omitted over disputes regarding the party’s membership register.
In a statement issued from Abuja on Friday afternoon following the verdict, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, hailed the ruling as a triumph for democracy, justice, and the rule of law. He noted that the judgment had energized party members, supporters, and stakeholders across the state ahead of the polls.
Urging Ogun residents to throw their weight behind Adebutu and all other PDP flag-bearers, Jungudo promised an administration centered on economic expansion, infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
“Our desire and commitment is to build an Ogun State where economic opportunities are expanded, infrastructure is strengthened, education and healthcare receive the attention they deserve, and government genuinely serves the interests of the people,” Jungudo stated. “The journey to reclaim Ogun State and restore purposeful governance is firmly on course.”
Echoing the national leadership’s stance from Abeokuta, the Ogun State PDP Chairman, Abayomi Tella, described the court decision as a victory not just for Adebutu or the party, but for the entire people of Ogun State, whom he said had been agitated by the weeks-long legal distraction.
Meanwhile, the party’s grassroots mobilization continues to gather momentum across the state. During a campaign visit to Ijemo in Abeokuta South earlier on Thursday, November 12, and Friday morning, November 13, 2026, PDP deputy governorship candidate Alhaja Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo expressed confidence that voters would reject inducements and vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Addressing community leaders, market women, and youths, she urged residents to support Adebutu alongside senatorial and legislative flag-bearers, including Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, Omo Owo, Toyin Amuzu, and Dele Olaleye, to usher in relief and purposeful leadership in 2027.
