The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations of endorsing the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming August 16 by-election. According to the party's Publicity Secretary, Kayode Adebayo, the PDP only declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, not the APC candidate in the by-election ¹.
PDP's Statement
The PDP statement emphasized that their support for President Tinubu is not a reflection of their stance on the by-election. "We are not unaware of the reasons why the APC attempted to twist the core of the matter. It is a tactical way, for the APC, of accepting the reality of another round of electoral defeat in the by-election," the statement read.
Context of the By-Election
The upcoming by-election has sparked intense political activity in Ogun State, with both the APC and PDP engaging in vigorous campaigns. The PDP's candidate, Bolarinwa Oluwole, was officially flagged off during a campaign event where the party's chairman, Abayomi Tella, and gubernatorial candidate, Ladi Adebutu, expressed their support for President Tinubu's re-election bid.
Implications of the PDP's Support for Tinubu
The PDP's support for President Tinubu's re-election bid has raised questions about the party's strategy and potential implications for the by-election. While the party insists that their support for Tinubu does not affect their chances in the by-election, the APC may attempt to capitalize on the perceived endorsement to boost their candidate's prospects.
Conclusion
The Ogun PDP's clarification on their support for President Tinubu, rather than the APC candidate, highlights the complexities of Nigerian politics. As the by-election approaches, both parties will likely intensify their campaigns, and the PDP's stance on Tinubu's re-election bid will be closely watched for its potential impact on the electoral outcome.
