…PDP chieftain declares support for President Tinubu, blasts Abiodun’s failed leadership
In a bold and unexpected political statement, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Ogun elections, has openly declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — while delivering a blistering attack on Governor Dapo Abiodun for what he called “complete failure in governance.”
Speaking at a campaign rally in Remo for the PDP’s House of Representatives candidate, Adebutu used the moment to celebrate his personal political strength and expose what he described as Abiodun’s diminishing popularity.
“Let the records show: Tinubu lost in Dapo Abiodun’s ward, but he won in mine,” Adebutu stated with pride, earning thunderous cheers from the crowd.
The statement was more than a jab — it was a political knockout. In an era where politicians struggle to deliver votes even in their strongholds, Adebutu proved his influence by securing his polling unit for a president from a rival party, a feat Governor Abiodun could not replicate.
“We in Ogun PDP may not share the same party with Tinubu, but we recognize leadership when we see one. He is trying to fix Nigeria. But here in Ogun, what do we have? A governor who has failed in every area — infrastructure, economy, unity, and basic governance,” Adebutu declared.
He accused Abiodun of running a government that benefits only a select few, ignoring the needs of the people and creating deeper divisions across Ogun State.
“This is no longer about political lines — it’s about performance,” he continued. “Governor Abiodun has let our people down. He has failed to deliver good roads, failed to improve our economy, and failed to connect with the grassroots. It’s shameful that he couldn’t even deliver his own ward to the president of his party.”
Adebutu’s endorsement of Tinubu is sending shockwaves across political circles, signaling a new strategy by the Ogun PDP — one that distances itself from local leadership failure while embracing national unity and progress.
Analysts say the development may mark the beginning of the end for Abiodun’s influence in Ogun politics, with the PDP now aligning itself with federal efforts to move Nigeria forward.
For many in Ogun State, the message is clear: while Abiodun is losing ground, Adebutu is gaining momentum — and respect.
