Ogun 2027: Adebutu Camp Fires Back at Critics, Describes Attacks as Baseless, Envious, and Misleading

Supporters of Hon. Dr. Oladipupo Adebutu have condemned what they describe as a baseless and malicious campaign of calumny targeted at the former lawmaker and his father, renowned philanthropist and businessman, Sir Dr. Kensington Adebutu.

In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, the Adebutu camp responded to recent media attacks questioning the mental capacity of Hon. Adebutu and alleging political manipulation by his father ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State.

Describing the accusations as “intellectually lazy” and “deliberately misleading,” the statement set out to counter what it termed “desperate mudslinging” by political opponents.

“A Slap to Reasonable Ogun Indigenes”

The statement defended Hon. Ladi Adebutu’s political and professional track record, stating:

“Ladi Adebutu is not a political neophyte. He is a former Member of the House of Representatives, where he served with distinction as Chairman of the House Committee on Rural Development. His achievements and academic credentials are verifiable. Questioning his mental capacity is not only defamatory but a slap in the face of every reasonable and informed Ogun indigene.”

On Attacks Against Sir Kensington Adebutu

The group described the inclusion of Sir Dr. Kensington Adebutu in the political mudslinging as “disrespectful and cowardly,” noting:

“Sir Kensington’s legacy is cast in gold—he has uplifted thousands from poverty through scholarships, infrastructure, and employment. Supporting his son’s ambition is not imposition but a vote of confidence rooted in performance and character.”

Addressing Accusations of Inherited Privilege

Responding to claims that Hon. Adebutu has never built anything on his own, the statement highlighted his entrepreneurship in agriculture:

“Through Solomon Kessington Agro-Allied Investments, Hon. Adebutu has created jobs, pioneered modern farming, and contributed immensely to Ogun’s agricultural development. Using family wealth to uplift society should not be a crime—it is leadership.”

A Vision, Not a Charade

The Adebutu camp defended the LADO 2027 movement as a genuine people-driven call for transformational leadership:

“Mocking his vision is an insult to the thousands who see hope in his candidacy. Ogun people are tired of recycled politicians. What Ladi offers is verifiable development, youth empowerment, and inclusive governance.”

A Final Word to Critics

The statement warned that Ogun politics must not degenerate into personal attacks or hate campaigns:

“Democracy demands ideas, not slander. If the opposition has better candidates, let them present them. But dragging a man’s name and family through the mud is cowardly and unacceptable.”

Conclusion

Reaffirming Hon. Adebutu’s 2027 ambition, the statement concluded:

“Hon. Dr. Oladipupo Adebutu remains a symbol of capacity, compassion, and credibility. The Adebutu family’s legacy in Ogun State speaks louder than propaganda. Ogun deserves a leader with vision and values—and no smear campaign can erase that truth.”

The response comes amid growing political tensions in Ogun ahead of the 2027 governorship election.