Ogun 2027: Yayi’s Backers, Adebutu’s INEC Dispute and the Unanswered Questions
Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi, has received public support for his Ogun governorship ambition from Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Their backing has drawn attention to the national political relationships surrounding the 2027 contest. The article also discusses claims involving Femi Gbajabiamila, James Faleke and INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan. It notes that the available records do not establish that any of them directed INEC to act against PDP candidate Ladi Adebutu or influenced the chairman’s appointment in the way some political claims suggest. According to the article, INEC’s published candidate list for the February 6, 2027 election omitted Adebutu and his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo. Adebutu and the PDP have disputed the circumstances. The omission remains a legal and electoral issue, and the article says there is no evidence that President Bola Tinubu ordered INEC to favour Yayi.
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