PDP governorship aspirant Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu has promised that, if he wins the 2027 Ogun State election, his administration will grant greater autonomy to local governments, boost grassroots development and channel strategic investments into border communities, according to statements made at a rally in Remo.
**Key points**
- Adebutu, the [Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)](https://pdp.org.ng) candidate for [Ogun State](https://ogunstate.gov.ng), presented his ‘Itura De’ agenda at the Remo gathering, stressing the need to return power to local authorities.
- He contended that functional local‑government autonomy would let councils set development priorities without undue external interference.
- “Local governments must be empowered to address the needs of their people and determine the development priorities of their communities. Governance should be felt at the grassroots, where its impact matters most to ordinary citizens,” he said.
- The candidate highlighted Ogun’s proximity to Lagos as a catalyst for economic integration, arguing that improved infrastructure and targeted investment in border towns could attract capital, create jobs and enhance the state’s overall growth.
- The rally also featured the PDP’s Ogun East senatorial hopeful, Alhaji Abdul‑Hameed Femi Omotayo, who criticised the current administration’s record in Sagamu and called for visible, measurable development across the district.
**What does Adebutu propose for local governments?**
Adebutu insists that empowering local councils will enable them to respond swiftly to residents’ concerns and deliver projects that directly improve living standards, thereby fostering a more responsive and accountable governance model.
**How does he envision development of border communities?**
He argues that strategic infrastructure upgrades and deliberate economic planning in border areas will unlock their potential, draw investment, generate employment and strengthen Ogun’s contribution to the national economy, especially given its closeness to the commercial hub of Lagos.
**What concerns did the senatorial candidate raise?**
Alhaji Abdul‑Hameed Femi Omotayo warned that Sagamu’s development has stalled, describing the situation as “the current administration has turned town to bush instead of turning bush to town.” He urged the government to deliver tangible infrastructure, job opportunities and youth‑focused programmes throughout Ogun East.
**Why are roads and jobs critical?**
Poor road conditions raise transport costs and hinder the movement of goods, while a shortage of employment options limits prospects for young people, both of which impede broader community development.