According to Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for governor of Ogun State in 2027, progress cannot take place unless the country’s security issues are addressed.
Security is Adebutu’s first priority because, as he pointed out, prosperity cannot exist in an unsafe environment.
He expressed his gratitude to the media for their “critical role” in influencing public accountability and democratic progress during a media parley on Monday in Abeokuta, the capital of the state.
Despite the country’s economic and governance problems, Adebutu argued that journalists around the world, and in Nigeria in particular, are working through “one of the most difficult periods” and he urged greater sacrifice from all sectors.
Everywhere you look, journalists are having a rough go of it right now, but especially in Nigeria. Nigeria is now dealing with the issue of insecurity. For that reason, ensuring everyone’s safety is our top priority.
Protecting people and their possessions is essential if we are to create a thriving society.
With the country gearing up for the 2027 general elections, he cautioned that political discourse would heat up and possibly drive a wedge between the people. He asked media to maintain their commitment to objectivity in their reporting.
The party’s vice governorship candidate and seasoned journalist Lateefah Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo said in her speech that the media is still the most essential area for their trip.
She pleaded with reporters to keep their objectivity, do their jobs fairly, and not let themselves be intimidated.
She claims that a more stable political climate and greater democratic engagement might be achieved through honest reporting.
Although the state is recognised as Nigeria’s industrial hub, according to Iyabo, the people do not experience its impact or effects.
With the next election just around the corner, she emphasised the need of the media maintaining a steady hand in calling politicians to account.
Additionally, the ex-health commissioner voiced her faith in the PDP, saying that her affiliation with the party demonstrated her conviction in its ability to secure election victory.
Abayomi Tella, the party’s chairman, stated that the PDP from yesteryear is stronger, more vibrant, and here to stay.