2027 Elections: INEC Excludes Adebutu From Ogun Governorship Candidates’ List

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, from its published final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election.

The list, released on October 10, 2026, reportedly contains neither Adebutu’s name nor that of his running mate among the recognised contestants for the Ogun State governorship election.

The omission raises questions about the PDP’s participation in the governorship race, as the party’s proposed ticket is absent from the published document.

Adebutu and his running mate are reportedly registered members of the PDP, but their absence from INEC’s list means they are not currently recognised as the party’s governorship candidates in the document.

The development could affect the party’s preparations for the election unless the circumstances surrounding the omission are addressed through the appropriate legal or administrative procedures.

However, INEC has yet to issue a public explanation for the exclusion, leaving questions about the status of the PDP’s governorship ticket in the state.

The commission’s final list was circulated through its communication channels, including its official social media platforms.

Further clarification from INEC and the PDP is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the omission and any steps the party may take regarding its governorship ticket.