{
  "id": 18058826,
  "title": "2027: Indigenes Vow to Defend ‘Ogun for Ogun’ Mandate, as Adebutu, Deputy Tour Wards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/2027-indigenes-vow-to-defend-ogun-for-ogun-mandate-as-adebutu-deputy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T02:57:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/04/2027-indigenes-vow-to-defend-ogun-for-ogun-mandate-as-adebutu-deputy-tour-wards-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indigenes of Ogun State have expressed their unwavering commitment to safeguard their heritage and uphold the 'Ogun for Ogun' pledge during the 2027 gubernatorial election, as stated by the PDP candidates Oladipupo Adebutu and Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo. During their ward-to-ward tours, the candidates have been actively engaging with local communities, gathering support for their seven-point agenda, \"ITURA DE\".\n\nAt various communities, stakeholders have united to ensure that non-indigenes do not rule over Ogun, emphasizing that the state's pride and history should not be jeopardized. Mrs. Folasade Ogunye, a market leader from Alagada Ward, expressed her backing for the Ogun for Ogun movement, citing the need for leaders who understand the struggles of the grassroots. Similarly, in Alapakooni community, some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) decided to join the PDP candidates due to their trust in Adebutu's ability to deliver.\n\nA stakeholder and farmer at Onidunu Ward, Deji Bamidele, spoke about the community's reliance on farming and how the 'Ogun for Ogun' mandate could bring mechanization and hope. Alhaja Sariyu Bankole, a retired teacher in Owode Ward 3, highlighted the importance of protecting Ogun's political legacy and the need to elect indigenes who can safeguard the state's heritage.\n\nOladipupo Adebutu thanked the indigenes for their warm reception and reassured them of his commitment to the 'Ogun for Ogun' mandate. He outlined the ITURA DE agenda, which focuses on restoring dignity, fixing roads, empowering farmers, creating jobs, and returning Ogun State to true glory. Yemi Kolapo, the Ogun PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate, expressed her assurance that the administration would be inclusive and grassroots-driven, prioritizing women, children, education, and primary healthcare.",
  "summary": "James Sowole in Abeokuta Indigenes of Ogun State have restated their resolve to protect their heritage and ensure that the ‘Ogun for Ogun’ mandate of prominent stakeholders in the state",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Ogun indigenes insist on 'Ogun for Ogun' mandate as Adebutu tours wards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/2027-ogun-indigenes-insist-on-ogun-for-ogun-mandate-as-adebutu-tours",
        "published": "2026-11-03T12:16:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}