The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, on Sunday stated the circumstances surrounding his exclusion from the ultimate listing of governorship candidates launched by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday raised “serious questions”.
According to him, all the opposite social gathering’s candidates for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives and senatorial positions appeared on the revealed lists except him and his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo.
“We will pursue this matter through the appropriate channels and insist that due process is respected,” Adebutu declared in a press release on Sunday morning.
Daily Trust had reported how Adebutu and his running mate have been excluded from the ultimate listing launched on Saturday.
A examine of INEC’s portal confirmed that the ultimate listing contained the names of 13 governorship candidates and their running mates, whereas PDP’s Adebutu and Sowunmi-Kolapo have been conspicuously lacking.
The listing was signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony.
However, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, popularly often called Yayi, and his running mate, Kudirat Abiodun Balogun, have been included on the listing.
In his assertion, Adebutu faulted what he referred to as the “omission” of his title by INEC.
Adebutu stated he remained a duly registered member of the PDP, having accomplished digital registration inside the stipulated interval, and that his membership card had been printed and verified.
“My documentation was duly submitted to INEC within the prescribed time. I have not at any point left the PDP, and my commitment to our great party remains unwavering,” he stated.
He additionally defined that the governorship major that produced him because the social gathering’s candidate was carried out with INEC officers in attendance as observers.
“The relevant documents were presented for verification, certification and confirmation. These are important facts that must not be overlooked in the present circumstances,” he stated.
Speaking on the exclusion, he stated, “The circumstances surrounding this omission raise serious questions, particularly when all the other party’s candidates for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives and senatorial positions have appeared on the published lists.”
The PDP chieftain maintained that the event “is not an isolated experience in our journey”.
“Our party has faced attempts to frustrate our campaign, including restrictions on our billboards, attacks at campaign grounds and harassment of our members,” he stated.
While urging social gathering members, supporters and the great individuals of Ogun State to stay calm and steadfast, he stated “necessary steps are being taken to address this matter”.
Adebutu concluded: “Our trigger is larger than any particular person. It is in regards to the dignity of our individuals, the progress of our state and the precise of Ogun individuals to find out our personal future.
“OGUN FOR OGUN” is greater than a slogan. It is a name for management rooted in our individuals, conscious of our wants and dedicated to our welfare. No distraction will make us abandon that dedication.
“We remain focused. We remain resolute. The journey to a better Ogun continues.”
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