2027: Ogun PDP chieftain disowns lawyer, governorship bid
An Ogun State PDP chieftain, Topa Peter, has disowned reports identifying him as a governorship aspirant, alleging his name was used without his consent. Read More:…
Ogun State's political landscape is already heating up ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with various parties and aspirants positioning early for the race. The Peoples Democratic Party, which has struggled to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state for years, has seen frequent speculation about possible contenders as it seeks to rebuild its structures and present a credible challenge.
This particular dispute centres on claims that a PDP chieftain, Topa Olusegun Peter, had declared interest in the governorship race, reportedly through a lawyer acting on his behalf. Peter has publicly disowned the reports, denying any such ambition and alleging his name was used without his consent, with Vanguard's account adding that he has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to investigate the matter. Both outlets agree on the core denial, though details on who circulated the original claim, the lawyer's identity, and what action INEC or the party might take remain unclear from the coverage so far.