2027: Adebutu decries neglect of Ogun border communities, promises action

Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has expressed concern over the neglect of Ogun communities bordering Lagos. According to him, these communities have been abandoned, lacking basic amenities such as motorable roads, clean water, and functional health facilities.

Adebutu made the comments during the flag-off of his campaign in Ogun West Senatorial District, specifically in Ipokia. He promised to create a Border Communities Development Commission to address the years of neglect if elected governor in 2027. The commission, he said, would help correct the imbalance and ensure that traders and rural dwellers in these areas are not left behind.

Adebutu also made other promises, including granting full autonomy to local governments, ensuring funds meant for grassroots development get to the councils directly, transparent governance, prompt payment of pensions, and settlement of workers' outstanding entitlements. He cautioned voters against vote-buying, urging them to look beyond monetary inducement and vote for change.

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