The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, has welcomed a Federal High Court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore his name to the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election within 24 hours. Adebutu described the ruling as a victory……
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, has welcomed a Federal High Court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore his name to the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election within 24 hours.
Adebutu described the ruling as a victory for the rule of law and democratic principles, saying it had reaffirmed confidence in the judiciary.
In a statement via his official X handle, the former lawmaker said the court’s decision was an important step towards resolving the dispute over the omission of his name from INEC’s published list.
“The Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore my name to the list of candidates for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election within 24 hours,” he said.
Adebutu maintained that his PDP membership, registration and emergence as the party’s governorship candidate were valid, adding that the party had pursued the matter through the appropriate legal channels.
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“From the moment my name was omitted from INEC’s published list, I maintained that the facts surrounding my PDP membership, registration and the process that produced me as the party’s governorship candidate were clear,” he said.
He also commended the judiciary, stressing the need for democratic institutions to remain independent and committed to upholding the law regardless of political interests.
Adebutu thanked the PDP national leadership, particularly the party’s National Leader, Nyesom Wike, and National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, as well as the Ogun State chapter and his supporters, for their backing during the legal dispute.
The PDP candidate said the ruling would not distract him from engaging residents and presenting solutions to the challenges facing the state.
“Our focus remains on engaging the people of Ogun State, presenting credible solutions to the challenges confronting our communities and building a future defined by opportunity, accountability and inclusive development,” he said.
He urged his supporters to remain calm and conduct themselves with dignity and respect for the law.
Adebutu added that his campaign slogan, “OGUN FOR OGUN”, represented his commitment to placing the interests of Ogun residents first.
