The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday formally adopted former governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, as its consensus flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election on Ogun State, declaring readiness to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC).

Adebutu emerged through a consensus arrangement at the party’s governorship primary held in Abeokuta, the State capital, amid widespread affirmation by party members across the 236 wards of the state.

Chairman of the PDP Governorship Primary Panel, Chief Afolabi Ariyo, who officially announced the result through a voice vote, declared Adebutu returned as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship contest.

“I, Afolabi Ariyo, Chairman of the Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party Governorship Primary Panel, hereby declare that Hon. Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu is the winner and is returned as the consensus candidate,” Ariyo announced.

The primary attracted several PDP leaders and stakeholders from across the country, including former Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayo Fayose, who expressed confidence in the party’s chances of reclaiming Ogun State in 2027.

Fayose said the massive turnout of party supporters and members at the venue reflected growing public support for Adebutu and the PDP ahead of the next election cycle.

I congratulate my brother, our candidate, because God has preserved his life and that of the good people of Ogun State to witness this day,” Fayose said.

“What we saw outside this hall portends hope; hope that reflects the readiness of the people to put Ladi Adebutu in the office of the Governor of Ogun State.”

The former governor further declared that Adebutu’s political ambition had become solely tied to the Ogun governorship seat.

After today, Ladi Adebutu can only be Governor. He cannot be Deputy Governor. He cannot be Senator. He cannot be Councillor,” Fayose stated