Newz…Says omission will be addressed soon, insists PDP candidate will win By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, Hajia Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has expressed confidence that the omission of her principal, Ladi Adebutu, from a list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was unintentional and would be addressed soon. Sowunmi-Kolapo also expressed confidence that Adebutu would emerge as the next governor of Ogun State in the 2027 election, describing recent political developments in the state as signs of the ticket’s growing prospects. She spoke with journalists and Muslim faithful shortly after Jumat prayers at the headquarters of the Nawair-ud-Deen Society in Abeokuta on Friday.
The gathering featured prayers for the PDP governorship ticket, with leaders of the Muslim society expressing support for Sowunmi-Kolapo and Adebutu ahead of the election. The Chief Imam of the Nawair-ud-Deen Society’s Abeokuta headquarters and Ogun State, Sheikh Tiamiyu Olamigoke, led other Islamic leaders in prayers for the candidates’ success and the continued peace and development of Ogun State. The clerics acknowledged Sowunmi-Kolapo’s contributions to the Muslim community and her record of service before venturing into partisan politics, expressing confidence that she would demonstrate compassion and commitment to public service if elected alongside Adebutu.
They also cited Adebutu’s contributions to the development of Ogun State, including his support for the Muslim community, as reasons he deserved the electorate’s backing. Addressing the controversy surrounding the INEC list, Sowunmi-Kolapo dismissed suggestions that Adebutu’s omission, alongside celebrations reportedly witnessed among members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), indicated an advantage for the party ahead of the 2027 governorship election. She maintained that the omission was not deliberate and would be resolved by the electoral commission.
Sowunmi-Kolapo described the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman as one of the appointments she believed President Bola Tinubu had got right. She described Amupitan as a globally recognised professional and expressed confidence that he would protect his reputation by upholding the integrity of the electoral process. …As Nawair-ud-deen Society Offers Prayers, Support By Jimoh Babatunde The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Hajia Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has expressed confidence that her principal, Ladi Adebutu, will emerge as the next governor of the state.
Kolapo spoke on Friday after Jumat prayers at the headquarters of the Nawair-ud-deen Society in Abeokuta, where leaders of the Muslim organisation offered prayers for her and Adebutu ahead of the 2027 elections. She said recent developments in the political space, including the controversy surrounding a list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reinforced her confidence in the PDP ticket. The leaders, led by the Chief Imam of the Nawair-ud-deen Society in Abeokuta and Ogun State, Sheikh Tiamiyu Olamigoke, took turns to pray for the success of the candidates.
They described Kolapo, who is the Iya Sunnah of Egbaland and Ameerah of Ogun State Muslims, as a compassionate prospective leader, citing her conduct and community service before entering politics. The leaders also said Adebutu had contributed to the welfare of Ogun residents, including members of the Muslim community, and deserved their support. Responding to questions about the jubilation among members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the publication of the controversial INEC list, Kolapo expressed confidence that the omission in question was unintentional.
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