Ogun 2027: PDP’ll Win By Wide Margin, Says Deputy Governorship Candidate
*Our people know what’s at stake, will protect their votes’ The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo says her party is confident
In a recent interview ahead of the Nigerian Guild of Editors conference in Enugu, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, expressed optimism about the party's chances in the 2027 election. Sowunmi-Kolapo stated that her party is confident of winning the election and is not afraid of potential legal challenges.
This assertion was made in the context of a paper delivered by former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, on the topic of Election Petitions in the Digital Age. Sowunmi-Kolapo emphasized that "our people know what’s at stake" and that they will take all lawful measures to ensure their votes count. She highlighted the crucial role of INEC and the courts in ensuring a transparent election, noting that a lack of transparency often leads to post-election litigations.
Sowunmi-Kolapo also underscored that the 2027 general elections would not only determine the outcome of the election but also the future of Nigeria's democracy. She expressed confidence that Ogun State's electorate is wise and poised to ensure their participation in a participatory democracy.
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