The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has declared his intention to contest the state’s governorship election again in 2027.
Adebutu made the declaration in a letter dated April 30, 2026, and addressed to the party leadership in the state.
The letter, which was made available to journalists on Friday by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya, was directed to the Ogun State Chairman of the PDP, Abayomi Tella, through the party chairman in Odogbolu Local Government Area.
The letter partly read, “As a member of the party from Ward 4, Odogbolu Local Government, I write to notify you and the State Working Committee of my intention to contest for the Office of Ogun State Governor in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
“As a law-abiding citizen and loyal member of the party, I shall continue to abide by the provisions of our party constitution and the outlined processes of the party on this journey that will eventually lead to the victory of our party in the coming general elections.
“Please accept assurances of my willingness to continue to be of good service to the party and the good people of Ogun State.”
The former lawmaker, who represented Remo Federal Constituency, said his decision was driven by a desire to offer leadership and build on his previous experience.
This will be his third attempt at the governorship seat, having contested in 2019 and 2023.
Adebutu also urged party members to remain united ahead of the next election cycle.
He assured stakeholders of his willingness to work with all factions within the party to ensure victory in the 2027 elections.
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