The duo of Ladi Adebutu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and his rival aspirant, Segun Showunmi, have resumed their animosity towards each other.
Both politicians have been at loggerheads with one another over the governorship seat in the state and it seems they have taken their political enmity to another level. Addressing party leaders in Abeokuta last week, Showunmi accused Adebutu of lacking respect and good human relations. He complained of paying a visit to the latter to commiserate with him on the death of his mother, but Adebutu failed to respond to the gesture.
Showunmi also accused Adebutu of pretending to be working for their party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, whereas he was in actual fact working against him. He went on to claim unwavering allegiance to Atiku and reiterating his displeasure with Adebutu, he vowed not to support Adebutu’s political ambition.
Not done, Showunmi said he was expecting the Supreme Court to rule against Adebutu’s ambition. He warned the latter not to be unduly excited ahead of the election.
Responding in a statement, the Director of Media, Ladi Adebutu/Akinlade’s Campaign Organisation, Afolabi Orekoya described Showunmi’s allegation as laughable and ludicrous. He labeled Showunmi a backstabber and a serial cheat who should not be taken seriously.
Stating that the PDP in Ogun was intact and peaceful, the statement noted that the party would not allow a man beclouded by selfish motives to stall its progress. It advised Showunmi to settle his differences with the PDP in an appropriate and civil manner and not drag others with him.
