Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State for the 2027 governorship election, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has declared that the PDP is the only credible platform capable of rescuing Ogun State from its socio-economic and developmental challenges.
She spoke on Tuesday during a visit to her Ijemo community in Abeokuta South Local Government Area.
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.
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 said, “The people must rally behind the opposition party that truly represents their interests and identity.
“The PDP is the most credible and formidable political party to reshape the fortunes of Ogun State. The PDP’s record of governance and developmental achievements remains unmatched.”
Sowunmi-Kolapo expressed confidence that the party would reclaim power in the state, boasting of the support of the electorate.
“Neither the party nor its members would be intimidated by political opponents ahead of the 2027 polls,” she added.
Sowunmi-Kolapo cautioned against what she described as 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.
“We will not allow anyone to intimidate us. We are not like those…
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