
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidates in Ogun and Abia States, Oladipupo Adebutu and Dr. Kelechi Anosike, have launched their campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. According to ThisDay Live, the kick-off events took place yesterday, with correspondents James Sowole reporting from Abeokuta in Ogun State and Boniface Okoro from Umuahia in Abia State. The campaign launches mark the beginning of the party's push to secure the governorship seats in both states in the 2027 general elections.
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