Court Reinstates Adebutu, Sparking PDP’s Renewed 2027 Ogun Bid

​ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a spirited battle cry to capture the Ogun State governorship seat in 2027, propelled by a landmark Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore Ladi Adebutu to the ballot.

​In a decisive ruling handed down in Abuja, Justice Peter Lifu faulted INEC for unilaterally omitting Adebutu’s name from the official candidates’ list, declaring the electoral body’s action unconstitutional, null, and void. The court held that INEC overstepped its statutory boundaries by attempting to disqualify a candidate duly nominated by a political party without a valid court order, subsequently giving the commission 24 hours to rectify the oversight.

​Reacting through a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the PDP hailed the verdict as a monumental triumph for the rule of law, constitutional democracy, and grassroots justice.

​”This judicial milestone has thoroughly energized our stakeholders, support groups, and millions of party faithful across Ogun State. The journey to reclaim the Gateway State and rescue its citizens from years of maladministration is now firmly on course,” the party declared.

​The opposition party has urgently called on INEC to respect the tenets of the judiciary by swiftly implementing the judgment without delay. At the same time, it appealed to the electorate and party stakeholders to close ranks, bridge internal divides, and throw their full weight behind Adebutu and other flag-bearers.

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​Framing the upcoming 2027 campaign as a mission to restore people-centric leadership, the PDP promised an administration laser-focused on expansive infrastructural development, revitalized healthcare delivery, qualitative education, and robust economic opportunities for the youth and business community in Ogun State.

​With Adebutu legally reinstated to contest, political analysts note that the legal clearance injects fresh intensity into the state’s political climate, setting the stage for a fiercely contested race as opposition forces step up pressure on the ruling establishment.