Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and indigenes of Ogun State yesterday gathered at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta as the party officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 governorship election.

As early as 10:00 a.m., party faithful dressed in the party’s attire began streaming into the venue, singing solidarity songs and waving flags and banners bearing the image of the PDP governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu and his running mate, ‘Yemi Showunmi-Kolapo.

Another jubilant crowd of residents, grassroots members and party loyalists had earlier converged on the PDP Secretariat in the capital city to welcome Adebutu, Showunmi-Kolapo, Senator Iyabo-Obasanjo and other party leaders for the major political event.

Adebutu, who spoke at the flag-off venue, promised to deliver quality governance if elected as governor.

He said that Ogun people must end the era of non-performance, corruption and misgovernance and vote the PDP for liberation.

Meanwhile, opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), BOOT Party, Labour Party (LP), Young Progressives Party (YPP) and African Democratic Party (ADP), have withdrawn suits filed against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola.

Adebutu also urged residents and party supporters to come out en masse and vote for the PDP on February 6, 2027, stand by their votes, and resist intimidation.

The PDP’s governorship candidate, however, promised to formulate policies that would make people benefit from the dividends of democracy, highlighting a resilient economy and a corruption-free work environment, among other areas of focus.

On her part, Showunmi-Kolapo assured the people of Ogun of quality leadership, stating that she was happy that supporters and residents at large defied the rain and stood by her and Adebutu.

She said the people of the state would bid poverty and maladministration goodbye once the PDP takes over the reins under the administration of Adebutu.

The withdrawal of the suits was recorded on September 7, 2026, at the Federal High Court.

Adeola’s Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, described the development as a “welcome and unprecedented” development.

Reacting to the development, Adeola welcomed the withdrawal of the suits, saying his attention remained firmly focused on delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Ogun State and mobilising support for the APC across the state.

The senator said he was “more than ever focused” on his responsibilities and preparations for the forthcoming general elections.