By Peter Adedoyin
As the race for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Ogun State gather momentum, a former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Ladi Adebutu has declared his intention to vie for the governorship seat of the state, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The declaration, which took place at Ake Palace ground, was witnessed by the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose.
Addressing members of the party, who stormed the venue of the political rally from the 20 local government areas of the state, Governor Wike commended Adebutu, for holding the party strong in Ogun State, saying it is his time to reap from his efforts.
The Rivers State Governor, who promised to work with Adebutu as Governor of Ogun State come 2023, said he was ready to help the PDP to take over power at the centre when he emerge as President.
He said, "like Fayose said, four years ago, I knew about the struggle. It's unfortunate, what happened, happened. This man has kept faith believing that God will do it at His own time. So, I commend your people for standing firm and I am believing that when you win, you will also remember them".
"APC has failed Nigeria and I know that as you take power from APC in this State, you must join me for us to take power from APC at the national level ".
Also addressing the crowd, Fayose, said he would never play hide and seek politics insisting that his physical presence at the declaration shows that he is with Adebutu for the PDP ticket.
The former Ekiti State Governor acknowledged the sacrifices and heavy financial investments of Adebutu to sustain the PDP in Ogun State and that this is the time to reap it.
Addressing the gathering, Adebutu expressed delight over the turnout of over 4,000 party executives drawn from the state to the local government and the 236 wards.
Adebutu said, he was happy with the show of support and solidarity by party faithful and members the state.
He said, "yesterday has gone with the struggles of 2019 and a new chapter has presented itself for me to clinch the party ticket and win the governorship seat of Ogun State by February next year".
Adebutu, who called for a minute silence for those who died during the PDP struggles for power including late Senator Buruji Kashamu, thanked party members for standing strong for PDP and urged them to sustain the oneness in the party ahead of the elections.
He said, "PDP will sweep Ogun State in 2023. Our people are tired of the APC because they lack the capacity. What a government owes its people, is human kindness and we will do our best for our people when are elected."
Adebutu, whose intermittent dance step to various songs exhumes electrified the arena, expressed confidence that the PDP remains the party to beat in Ogun State and at the national level.
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