The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun for the 2027 governorship election, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, and daughter of the former president, Iyabo Obasanjo, have both appealed to residents of the state, particularly those of Egba stock, to rally behind the PDP, a party they say truly represents their interests and identity.
Speaking during a homecoming visit to her Ijemo community in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ms Sowunmi-Kolapo declared that the PDP remains the only credible platform capable of rescuing the state from its socio-economic and developmental challenges.
The event drew a large crowd of party supporters, community leaders and residents, with the PDP deputy governorship candidate receiving a rousing welcome alongside the party’s Ogun Central Senatorial candidate, Iyabo Obasanjo, and other party stalwarts.
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Addressing the gathering, Sowunmi-Kolapo said the people of Ogun, particularly those from Egba land, must resist intimidation and vote massively for the PDP, insisting that the party’s governorship ticket reflects the aspirations of the indigenous people of the state.
She cautioned against allowing “a stranger” to emerge as governor, stressing that while the Egba people are hospitable and welcoming to all, leadership of the state should remain in the hands of those who truly belong to and understand the people.
“Let us come out en masse to vote, and do not be intimidated. Do not believe anyone telling you that your vote will not count because your vote will count,” she said.
She described the PDP as the most credible and formidable political party to reshape the fortunes of Ogun State, asserting that the party’s record of governance and developmental achievements remains unmatched.
Also speaking, Iyabo Obasanjo, who is the Ogun Central senatorial candidate, appealed to the people of Ogun Central, particularly the Egba, to unite behind the PDP, arguing that the zone deserves to produce the next governor through a party that has an Egba indigene on its governorship ticket.
Iyabo Obasanjo maintained that the PDP remains the only political party capable of taking Ogun State to greater heights, and urged residents to vote massively for the party during the 2027 general election.
She said, “Our fathers fought for Abeokuta to become the capital of Ogun State. We must consider Ogun Central and the Egba people in making sure that a party that has an Egba person on its ticket wins the governorship race in Ogun State.
“We must all come together as Egba people to vote for PDP. And you know that our deputy governor is from Egba; she is from Ogun Central. We must understand this and then vote for the PDP.
“PDP is the only party that can take Ogun State to the next level. PDP is the only party that can rescue Ogun State.”
In his remarks, the Ogun State chairman of the PDP, Abayomi Tella, said the party remains the only political platform with a proven record of delivering democratic dividends to the people of Ogun State.
Tella noted that despite being out of power in the state, the achievements recorded by previous PDP administrations were still visible across different sectors, urging voters to compare the party’s legacy with the performance of subsequent governments.
He called on members and supporters to remain united, intensify grassroots mobilisation and encourage eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, expressing confidence that the PDP is well-positioned to reclaim Ogun State in the 2027 governorship election.