Ogun 2027: PDP Clears Adebutu For Governorship Primary

​ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Committee has officially cleared Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu to contest the party’s upcoming governorship primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.

​The clearance, finalized at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Saturday, marks the official entry of the prominent opposition figure into what is shaping up to be a highly competitive race to succeed the incumbent governor, Dapo Abiodun.

​The Screening and Official Verification

​The mandatory verification and eligibility exercise brought together PDP governorship hopefuls from across the federation. According to a statement issued by Adebutu’s Media Aide, Afolabi Orekoya, the former federal lawmaker successfully navigated the rigorous vetting process, reaffirming his compliance with the party’s constitutional requirements.

​”The successful verification is a defining moment in our collective quest for purposeful leadership and a new direction for Ogun State,” Orekoya stated, noting that the development has sparked widespread enthusiasm among grassroots stakeholders and party loyalists across the state’s three senatorial districts.

​High Stakes and Evolving Political Dynamics

​Adebutu’s clearance comes at a critical juncture in Ogun State politics. Having flown the PDP flag in the fiercely contested 2023 gubernatorial election, his formal re-entry solidifies his position as a central figure in the state’s opposition camp.

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​However, the political landscape for the 2027 cycle is shifting rapidly:

• ​The Ruling Party’s Position: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has already seen significant movement, with the APC caucus recently backing Senator Solomon Adeola (popularly known as Yayi) as a consensus frontrunner.

• ​The Zoning Debate: Intense debates persist regarding power rotation among the Egba, Ijebu, and Remo blocs, alongside strong agitations from the Ogun West senatorial district, which is yet to produce a governor since the state’s creation.

​Preparations Intensely Underway

​Supporters within the PDP camp view the committee’s clearance not just as a routine procedural victory, but as a vote of confidence in Adebutu’s competence and structural machinery.

​With the party screening now concluded, the PDP is expected to announce the definitive timeline and guidelines for its statewide primaries. Media aides confirm that Adebutu’s campaign framework will remain heavily focused on infrastructure renewal, economic growth, and comprehensive youth empowerment policies as the state braces for an intense multi-party contest.