Fresh remarks by Comrade Olamide Lawal, along with comments from the APC, have reignited attention around Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu—highlighting what critics describe as the ruling party’s growing unease as the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State draws nearer.
Why Adebutu is drawing repeated attention
Observers say it is notable that the APC, which insists Adebutu is “not a threat,” continues to devote significant space and energy to engaging with him in public messaging. The argument is that parties rarely spend airtime attacking a rival they believe carries little relevance, and that the APC’s focus suggests Adebutu’s standing with voters is becoming harder to dismiss.
Supporters of Adebutu contend that his rising popularity, acceptance, and connection with people across Ogun State are now impossible to ignore. In their view, the repeated scrutiny is less about substantive issues and more about trying to manage political pressure in advance of 2027.
Claims about Adebutu’s record and local impact
The APC’s response has also been challenged over attempts to minimize Adebutu’s achievements from his period as a member of the House of Representatives. Critics argue that such downplaying does not align with what they say is a verifiable body of work.
They point to a range of activities associated with Adebutu, including:
- Constituency interventions carried out during his time in the House
- Educational support programmes
- Youth empowerment initiatives
- Community development projects
- Humanitarian engagements
The argument made is that these efforts were felt by ordinary residents and communities, and that the impact is available for public review.
Criticism of the APC’s approach and calls for accountability
Commentators also question the APC’s decision to lean on zoning arguments rather than address governance, leadership, and performance directly. The contention is that voters in Ogun State are capable of judging who has the vision, capacity, and compassion to lead, and that democracy should be grounded in ideas, competence, and public trust—rather than fear-driven justifications.
Instead of what they describe as media propaganda and personal attacks, critics urge the APC to explain why, despite years in government, problems such as unemployment, infrastructure deficits, economic hardship, and other burdens affecting everyday citizens remain unresolved.
They also argue that the public can distinguish between leadership built on service and politics built on messaging tactics.
PDP response and the road to 2027
In the PDP’s view, the party is not being diverted by the ruling party’s noise. Its stated focus is to offer a credible alternative and to rally voters around a plan for responsible, inclusive, people-centred governance.
Meanwhile, critics in the PDP camp maintain that if Adebutu truly posed no challenge, the APC and its spokespeople would not keep placing him at the centre of their political conversations. They argue that the persistence of the attacks underscores that Adebutu remains a major factor in Ogun State’s political landscape.
As 2027 approaches, the APC is urged to stop pretending the “Adebutu factor” is negligible and to prepare for the political reality ahead. With Adebutu’s entry into the race described as imminent, critics say the ruling party should shift away from attacking him and instead account for its record in office.
The final message is that Ogun residents are ready for a new direction, and that propaganda will not be enough to halt the political momentum spreading across the state.
Comrade Lukman Ejalonibu is the Ogun State PDP Youth Leader.
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