Ogun PDP declares Amuzu as Reps candidate for Abeokuta South

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has declared Toyin Amuzu as its flag bearer for the House of Representatives election in Abeokuta South Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This declaration followed the party’s primary election held on Sunday at the Oke-Mosan State Secretariat of the PDP, where Amuzu emerged unopposed with overwhelming support from leaders and members affirming his candidacy for the forthcoming poll.

It will be recalled that Amuzu was the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives in Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the 2023 general election.

During the affirmation exercise, Mallam Bola Taiwo from Abeokuta South Constituency 1 moved a motion affirming that Amuzu was widely accepted and duly ratified to represent the PDP in the 2027 House of Representatives election. The motion was seconded by Alhaji Isa Orunsolu from Constituency 2.

Accreditation of members from wards 1-15 in Abeokuta South Local Government for the primary election was conducted by Mr Adebayo Lateef from Ewekoro Local Government and Mr Lateef Olowu from Ifo Local Government.

The electoral process was supervised by Prince Akeem Ade-Balogun of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who served as the Electoral Officer for the exercise, where the PDP chieftain was unanimously adopted and endorsed as the candidate of the PDP.

Also present at the primary election were security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Department of State Services to ensure a peaceful and transparent process.

Speaking shortly after his emergence, Amuzu expressed appreciation to party leaders, members and supporters for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to deliver purposeful and people-oriented representation if elected into office.

The PDP candidate promised to distinguish himself through quality legislation and impactful constituency projects capable of transforming communities across Abeokuta South Federal Constituency.

He stated that his representation would be driven by inclusiveness, accountability and direct engagement with residents at the grassroots level.

According to him, his representation would prioritise projects identified by the people themselves, stressing that communities would have the opportunity to determine their developmental needs and priorities.

“I will ensure full inclusion of citizens by facilitating needed legacy projects to the grassroots. I will facilitate legacy projects in line with what the chosen representatives of the communities need. They will take their destinies into their own hands by stating their needs and I will execute both government-backed projects and my personal intervention projects,” he said.

Amuzu further assured the constituents of qualitative representation focused on effective lawmaking and the execution of projects with direct impact on the masses.

Party faithful and supporters who witnessed the declaration described his emergence as a significant step towards strengthening the PDP’s chances in Abeokuta South Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 elections.