She called on party members to remain united and committed to the collective goal of securing victory at the polls, stressing that grassroots mobilisation and voter engagement would be critical to the party’s success.
Updated June 16, 2026
As political activities towards the 2027 elections gather momentum, the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Latifah Kolapo as the deputy governorship candidate of the party
Kolapo, a media practitioner hailing from the Abeokuta South Local Government in the Ogun Central Senatorial District area of the state, was unveiled at a ceremony held at the party’s Secretariat along the presidential boulevard in Abeokuta.
The declaration ceremony attracted party leaders, stakeholders, youth groups, women’s organisations, and supporters from across the state, who gathered to witness the formal presentation of Kolapo as running mate to the PDP governorship candidate.
Speaking at the event, the deputy governorship candidate expressed appreciation to the party leadership and members for the confidence reposed in her, describing her emergence as a call to greater service and sacrifice for the people of Ogun State.
She pledged unwavering loyalty to the party and its governorship candidate, assuring supporters that she would bring her wealth of experience, commitment, and passion for public service to bear in the task of rebuilding the state.
Kolapo said the PDP ticket represents a fresh opportunity to deliver people-oriented governance that prioritises economic growth, youth empowerment, quality education, healthcare delivery and infrastructural development.
“Our mission is to restore hope to the people of Ogun State. We are committed to building a government that listens to the people, responds to their needs, and ensures that no community is left behind in the development process,” she said.
She called on party members to remain united and committed to the collective goal of securing victory at the polls, stressing that grassroots mobilisation and voter engagement would be critical to the party’s success.
In his remarks, the PDP governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, described his running mate as a competent, experienced, and dedicated politician whose emergence would further strengthen the party’s chances in the election.
The candidate noted that her selection was the outcome of extensive consultations among party stakeholders and reflected the PDP’s commitment to competence, inclusiveness and effective leadership.
According to the governorship candidate, the combination of experience, vision, and grassroots appeal represented by the ticket offers Ogun residents a credible alternative capable of addressing the state’s socio-economic challenges.
The candidate pledged that a PDP administration would focus on job creation, industrial development, improved infrastructure, and policies that directly impact the welfare of citizens.
Earlier, the State Chairman of the PDP said the emergence of Kolapo as deputy governorship candidate demonstrated the party’s determination to present its best hands for the task of governing Ogun State.
The chairman urged members to close ranks and intensify mobilisation efforts across the state’s 20 local government areas, expressing confidence that the PDP would emerge victorious through unity, hard work and sustained engagement with the electorate.
