In a bold statement ahead of the 2027 general elections, Abdul‑Hameed Omotayo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Ogun East, declared his intention to defeat incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Omotayo, who has been campaigning in the southwestern state of Ogun, said the challenge would be undertaken “by noon” of the election day, signalling a confident stance against the ruling party.
Ogun state, located in Nigeria’s southwest, has been governed by the All‑Progressive Congress (APC) since 2015, with Abiodun taking office in 2019. The PDP has sought to regain control of the state’s senatorial seats and the governorship in the upcoming polls.
The declaration comes as the PDP intensifies its campaign across the state, aiming to capitalize on growing opposition sentiment. Omotayo’s vow underscores the party’s broader strategy to challenge the APC’s dominance in Ogun.
As the 2027 elections approach, voters in Ogun East will be presented with a clear choice between the incumbent governor and the PDP’s new senatorial candidate, with both sides preparing to mobilise support for the decisive vote.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>