The political atmosphere surrounding Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has taken an interesting turn following the Federal High Court judgment ordering INEC to restore Hon. Oladipupo Ladi Adebutu as the PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election.
In a striking contrast to the usual political activities associated with Yayi’s campaign office, the premises appeared unusually quiet following the judgment, with no visible crowd of supporters or significant mobilisation.
The development comes after Justice Peter Lifu ordered INEC to restore Adebutu’s name within 24 hours, ruling that the commission acted unlawfully by removing his candidacy without a court order.
Adebutu’s legal victory has changed the immediate political equation, forcing a fresh reassessment of the calculations surrounding the 2027 governorship contest.
The apparent silence around Yayi’s campaign base has consequently raised questions about the mood and mobilisation within his political camp. Whether it reflects temporary disappointment or a broader shift in political activity remains unclear.
With Adebutu’s candidacy restored, the assumption that his exclusion would weaken the PDP’s participation has suffered a major setback.
The battle for Oke Mosan is gathering momentum, and Yayi’s camp must now contend with a political reality in which Adebutu is firmly back in the contest.
