Hajia Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has expressed confidence in her party's chances of winning the 2027 election in the state. She made this statement on the sidelines of the ongoing Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) conference in Enugu. According to Kolapo, the PDP is not afraid of potential litigations that may arise after the election.
Kolapo's comments were made against the backdrop of a paper titled "Election Petitions in Digital Age: Independence, Evidence, BVAS and the Courts," delivered by Mazi Afam Osigwe, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association. The paper highlighted the importance of transparency in elections and the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in ensuring free and fair polls.
Kolapo emphasized that INEC has a significant role to play in ensuring minimal litigations after the 2027 election. She noted that when elections are transparent, most participants usually accept defeat, reducing the likelihood of post-election litigations. The PDP deputy governorship candidate also stressed that the 2027 election would be a critical test of Nigeria's democracy.
According to Kolapo, the 2027 election will determine whether Nigeria's democracy can still stand. She noted that most Nigerians have lost interest in the electoral process, but the 2027 election will be crucial in determining whether participatory democracy will continue in the country. Kolapo also emphasized the importance of the media in advocating for a free and fair election.
In Ogun State, Kolapo said the PDP is not just campaigning but also educating people on their rights to vote, protect their votes, and resist intimidation. She noted that the youth have come of age and are poised to ensure that the right thing is done in the electoral process. The PDP deputy governorship candidate expressed confidence that her party will emerge victorious in the state.
Kolapo dispelled the notion that some states may not have a competitive election, saying that the Ogun State election will be keenly contested. She emphasized that the PDP will do everything lawful to ensure that their votes count in 2027. The deputy governorship candidate also acknowledged the role of the media in advocacy, ensuring that the right thing is done in the electoral process.
The PDP's confidence in winning the Ogun State election is not unfounded, according to Kolapo. She noted that the party's people are ready and will do everything lawful to ensure that their votes count in 2027. With this statement, Kolapo has expressed the PDP's optimism in winning the election by a wide margin.
Key points
- The PDP is confident of winning the 2027 election in Ogun State by a wide margin.
- INEC has a significant role to play in ensuring minimal litigations after the 2027 election.
- The 2027 election will be a critical test of Nigeria's democracy.
