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

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State on Monday announced Dr. Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo as its deputy governorship candidate, marking a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the forthcoming governorship election.

The declaration ceremony, which took place at the party State Secretariat, attracted party leaders, stakeholders, youth groups, women organisations and supporters from across the state, who gathered to witness the formal presentation of Kolapo as running mate to the PDP governorship candidate.

Speaking at the programme, the PDP governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, described his running mate as a competent, experienced and dedicated politician, whose emergence would further strengthen the party’s chances in the election.

Adebutu noted that her selection was the outcome of extensive consultations among party stakeholders and reflected the PDP’s commitment to competence, inclusiveness and effective leadership.

According to him, the combination of experience, vision and grassroots appeal represented by the ticket offers Ogun residents a credible alternative capable of addressing the state’s socio-economic challenges.

He pledged that a PDP administration would focus on job creation, industrial development, improved infrastructure and policies that directly impact the welfare of citizens.

Earlier, the State Chairman of the PDP, Dr. Abayomi Tella, said the emergence of Kolapo as deputy governorship candidate demonstrated the party’s determination to present its best hands for the task of governing Ogun State.

Tella appealed to members to close ranks and intensify mobilisation efforts across the 20 local government areas in the State, expressing confidence that the PDP would emerge victorious through unity, hard work and sustained engagement with the electorate.

Speaking at the event, the deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Sowunmi-Kolapo expressed appreciation to the party leadership and members for the confidence reposed in her, describing her emergence as a call to greater service and sacrifice for the people of Ogun State.

She pledged unwavering loyalty to the party and its governorship candidate, assuring supporters that she would bring her wealth of experience, commitment and passion for public service to bear in the task of rebuilding the state.

Sowunmi-Kolapo said the PDP ticket represents a fresh opportunity to deliver people-oriented governance that prioritises economic growth, youth empowerment, quality education, healthcare delivery and infrastructural development.

“Our mission is to restore hope to the people of Ogun State. We are committed to building a government that listens to the people, responds to their needs and ensures that no community is left behind in the development process,” she said.

She called on party members to remain united and committed to the collective goal of securing victory at the polls, stressing that grassroots mobilisation and voter engagement would be critical to the party’s success.

She is a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, a Fellow of the West African Society for Communications and Administration, and a Fellow of the Civilian Institute of Democratic Administration.

Party faithful at the event described Kolapo’s emergence as a major boost to the PDP’s campaign, citing her experience, leadership qualities and longstanding contributions to grassroots development.

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