PDP flags off 2027 presidential, NASS campaigns in Ogun Central

By James Ogunnaike

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday inaugurated its Presidential and National Assembly campaign for Ogun Central Senatorial District, in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

The programme, which took place in three different Ifo, Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South local government areas, was attended by thousands of party supporters and residents from all the six local government areas that made up the district.

The campaign train, led by the party’s Ogun State governorship candidate and Chairman of the Campaign Council, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, moved through the three federal constituencies that make up Ogun Central before culminating in a mega rally at the Ake Palace Arcade, Abeokuta.

The flag-off began in the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, where residents and party supporters lined the streets and balconies to welcome Adebutu, the deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Yemi Kolapo-Sowunmi, the party’s Ogun Central Senatorial candidate, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, and other party leaders and candidates at Agbado Station.

The campaign train later proceeded to Abeokuta North Federal Constituency, where the party’s House of Representatives candidate, Arch. Dele Olaleye, was received by a large crowd at NTA Junction, Totoro.

Supporters who had gathered as early as 10a.m sang solidarity songs and cheered the candidates as they passed through the area.

The train subsequently moved to Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, where Hon. Toyin Amuzu is the PDP’s House of Representatives candidate. Thousands of supporters joined the procession and followed the convoy to the Ake palace ground, venue of the Ogun Central senatorial campaign flag-off.

Addressing the mammoth gathering, Adebutu urged the people of Ogun Central to support the PDP and vote for what he described as tested and credible candidates in the 2027 elections.

He appealed to voters to support Obasanjo, saying her records during her previous tenure in the Red Chamber remained a benchmark for purposeful representation in the district.

Adebutu also promised that a PDP administration would restore prosperity and improve governance, drawing comparisons with the achievements recorded under previous PDP administrations, particularly the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

“I want to remind you that the best times of Nigeria have largely emerged under the leadership of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), exemplified by what Baba Obasanjo did as a cornerstone for his successors,” he said.

Adebutu expressed optimism that the party would reclaim power in the 2027 elections and usher in what he described as a new era of prosperity.

He declared, “Happy days are coming again, very, very soon. In January, a new dawn will break for the betterment of our people”.

He urged PDP supporters to remain united, turn out in large numbers on election days and defend their votes against intimidation.

“Ogun Central must bid farewell to non-performance and vote for liberation. Come out en masse, vote for the PDP and stand by your votes. Do not allow anybody to intimidate you,” he said.

Also speaking, the PDP Senatorial candidate for Ogun Central, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, said she returned to the party because of her determination to restore what she described as the lost fortunes of the senatorial district.

Obasanjo, who represented Ogun Central in the Senate from 2007 to 2011, said she was concerned that some of the achievements recorded during her tenure had been eroded.

“My desire to take back our senatorial district to where it was when I represented it, is the reason why I came back to the PDP, and to take up the challenge of restoring our lost glories,” she said.

She added that she was encouraged by the reception she had received across the district, noting that residents had continued to identify projects and interventions associated with her previous tenure.

“Everywhere I go, people themselves point out the work I did when I represented them and tell me how many people were liberated from poverty. I am determined to do even more so that our people can benefit from the dividends of democracy,” Obasanjo said.

On his part, candidate for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu, pledged to run an all-inclusive and people-centred representation if elected to the House of Representatives.

Amuzu assured the people of Abeokuta South that he would not be a representative who would abandon his constituency after securing election and relocating to Abuja.

According to him, effective representation goes beyond occupying a seat in the Green Chamber, stressing that a lawmaker must remain connected with the people who gave him the mandate.

“By the grace of God, if elected to represent the good people of Abeokuta South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, I will run an all-inclusive representation. I will not sit in Abuja after my

inauguration and forget the people who elected me.

“I will continue to engage our people from time to time to know what they are lacking and what their immediate needs are. Representation must be about the people, and that is the kind of representation I am prepared to offer.”

The PDP House of Representatives candidate also promised to attract meaningful federal presence and developmental projects to communities across the 15 wards of Abeokuta South Federal Constituency.

He assured residents that every part of the constituency would benefit from his representation, adding that no ward or community would be neglected.

Speaking on his legislative agenda, Amuzu pledged to sponsor and support people-oriented bills that would improve the welfare and living conditions of Nigerians.

He said he would ensure that his activities at the Green Chamber would be guided by the interests of the masses and the developmental needs of his constituents, and as well support legislation that would promote economic opportunities, youth empowerment, improved welfare, social justice and other policies aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

Other party’s candidates for the various constituencies also used the campaign tour to solicit support from voters, promising purposeful representation and improved attention to the needs of their constituents.

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