{
  "id": 14204184,
  "title": "2027: ‘Don’t set Ogun on fire’ – PDP candidate warns INEC over Adebutu’s exclusion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/2027-dont-set-ogun-on-fire-pdp-candidate-warns-inec-over-adebutus",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:11:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/13/2027-dont-set-ogun-on-fire-pdp-candidate-warns-inec-over-adebutus-exclusion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adekunle, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Ifo Constituency I in Ogun State House of Assembly, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning the omission of his party's gubernatorial candidate, Adebutu, and his running mate, Sowunmi-Kolapo, from the electoral list. Adekunle also warned APC's gubernatorial candidate, Senator Adeola (Yayi), against actions that could escalate political tensions in the state.\n\nThe final candidate list, signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, includes candidates from 13 political parties, excluding the PDP. Adekunle asserted that the exclusion of the two candidates, while concerning for the two individuals, is a broader issue affecting the entire state.\n\nThe exclusion of Adebutu and Sowunmi-Kolapo is seen as a matter of national importance, with the PDP candidate accusing the electoral commission of undermining public confidence in the electoral process. He called on INEC to act transparently and reverse the omission, to prevent the state from becoming a battleground for political interests ahead of the 2027 elections.\n\nAdekunle stressed that Ogun State must not be subjected to political ambition over democratic principles, urging the Presidency to ensure that no individual uses the President's name to advance personal ambitions and tarnish his efforts to conduct credible elections. He urged INEC to address the controversy without further delay, emphasizing that the people's patience should not be tested.",
  "summary": "The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Ifo Constituency I in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Adebari Adekunle, has issued a warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the omission of the party’s gubernatorial candidate from the election. Adekunle also warned the All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly […]…",
  "key_points": [
    "PDP candidate Adekunle warns INEC over Adebutu's exclusion from electoral list.",
    "Exclusion of Adebutu and Sowunmi-Kolapo seen as broader issue affecting Ogun State.",
    "Adekunle urges INEC to act transparently to prevent political tensions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}