Ogun 2027: PDP unveils Kolapo-Sowunmi as Adebutu’s running mate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun has unveiled Dr Lateefat Kolapo-Sowunmi as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election in the state.

The state Party Chairman, Abayomi Tella, unveiled the candidate at an event held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta on Monday.

Speaking at the ceremony, Tella said the nomination enjoyed broad support across party faithful.

“Aside from being nominated by Ogun Central people, as chairman of the party, I made further enquiries in Ogun East and discovered that what the people of Ogun Central have done was well accepted,” he said.

According to Tella, the party’s revitalisation effort is yielding positive results ahead of the 2027 elections.

He said PDP had regained strength in the state, attributing the development to the commitment of party leaders and members.

In his speech, the PDP governorship candidate in Ogun, Ladi Adebutu, said the party was stronger and better prepared for the general elections.

He recalled that the party’s first attempt at securing power was frustrated by legal challenges arising from unclear electoral laws.

According to him, the PDP would have won the election if the current electoral provisions had existed at the time.

He, however, noted that events unfold according to God’s timing while he expressed confidence that the right time had finally come.

Adebutu said the party now had 40 strong and committed candidates, describing the team as its strongest ever.

The PDP candidate described Ogun as a state blessed with distinguished personalities who had contributed significantly to national development.

He cited the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, the Kuti family, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun and Sen. Gbenga Daniel among notable figures.

Adebutu also highlighted the philanthropic contributions of Sir Kensington Adebutu and Dame Caroline Oladunni Adebutu.

According to him, their investments in education, healthcare and community development have positively impacted many residents.

He said he had personally invested resources across the 20 local government areas through donation of transformers and community projects.

Adebutu maintained that economic prosperity remained the most sustainable path to improving the welfare of citizens.

In her address, the deputy governorship candidate, expressed appreciation to party members for finding her worthy for the position.

Kolapo-Sowunmi said the inclusion of a  female party member in the political movement has further strengthened the party’s prospects.

She said that the party remained focused on securing electoral victory through grassroots mobilisation and effective engagement with voters.

“Now is the time for action. We must return to the field and work diligently for victory,” she said.

NAN reports that Kolapo-Sowunmi is a seasoned media leader, accomplished businesswoman, author, and distinguished public affairs strategist and consultant with over 26 years of experience in training, writing, editing, and shaping narratives.