Ogun State 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Oladipupo Adebutu, while reacting to the court judgment ordering INEC to list him as the state’s candidate yesterday said justice had prevailed
Describing the ruling as a significant step towards resolving the controversy surrounding his omission from INEC’s published list of candidates, he said he had maintained from the outset that the circumstances surrounding his PDP membership, registration and the process that produced him as the party’s governorship candidate were clear.
“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 stated.
Adebutu maintained that the party remained confident in its position and pursued the matter through the appropriate legal channels.
He said the judgment reaffirmed the importance of due process, stressing that political and electoral disputes should be determined on their merits rather than through speculation or premature conclusions.
He equally commended the judiciary for its role in the administration of justice, noting that democratic institutions must remain independent and committed to upholding the law, irrespective of political interests or affiliations.
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“Our democratic institutions must remain strong, independent and committed to upholding the law, regardless of political interests or affiliations,” Adebutu said.
Adebutu, who applauded the court’s decision, said his attention remained on addressing the developmental challenges confronting Ogun State and engaging residents on credible solutions.
He explained that his political mission extended beyond personal ambition or electoral contests, pointing out that the ultimate objective was the welfare of the people and their right to participate meaningfully in choosing their leaders.
