Oladipupo Adebutu, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has declared his intention to contest again in 2027.

Mr Adebutu said he would contest on the platform of the PDP.

His decision was disclosed on Friday by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya, in a letter dated April 30, 2026, addressed to the Ogun State chairman of the PDP through the party chairman of the Odogbolu Local Government chapter.

“As a member of the party from Ward 4, Odogbolu Local Government, I write to notify you and the State Working Committee of my intention to contest for the office of Ogun State governor in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party,” he said.

Mr Adebutu, who was the PDP’s governorship candidate in the last election, also reaffirmed his commitment to the party’s ideals and his resolve to provide purposeful leadership to the people of the state.

He said, “As a law-abiding citizen and loyal member of the party, I shall continue to abide by the provisions of our party constitution and the outlined processes of the party on this journey that will eventually lead to the victory of our party in the coming general elections.

“Please accept assurance of my willingness to continue to be of good service to the party and the good people of Ogun State.”

The PDP chieftain also called on party stakeholders to remain united and focused, stressing that internal cohesion would be critical to the party’s success at the polls.

He further assured members of his willingness to collaborate with all factions within the party to achieve a common goal.