A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Oladipupo Adebutu as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Ogun State.
The court also directed INEC to publish Adebutu’s name as the party’s duly nominated candidate within 24 hours, in a ruling delivered on Friday.
Justice Peter Lifu, who presided over the case, issued the directive amid an ongoing dispute over the PDP’s choice of candidate for the forthcoming governorship election.
The judgment is expected to have significant implications for the opposition party as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election.
Adebutu, a former member of the House of Representatives and the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2023 election, has remained a prominent figure in the party’s political affairs in Ogun State.
The court’s decision places fresh attention on the PDP’s preparations for the next election cycle, with INEC now expected to comply with the 24-hour directive.
Further details of the judgment and possible reactions from the electoral commission and other parties involved are expected to emerge.
