The [Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)](https://www.inecnigeria.org/) published its definitive list of governorship candidates for [Ogun State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogun_State), and the ticket of Ladi Adebutu with running mate Yemi Sowunmi‑Kolapo from the [Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peoples_Democratic_Party_(Nigeria)) was absent, whereas the [All Progressives Congress (APC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) duo Solomon Adeola and Kudirat Abiodun Balogun featured on the roster.
Daily Trust’s review of the INEC portal showed a total of 13 governorship candidates together with their respective running mates. The document bore the signature of INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran‑Anthony. The report highlighted that the PDP names were conspicuously missing, prompting questions about the party’s status in the upcoming election. The APC candidate, Solomon Adeola – popularly known as Yayi – and his partner Kudirat Abiodun Balogun were clearly listed.
**Why were the PDP candidates omitted?**
The absence of Adebutu and Sowunmi‑Kolapo suggests either a filing error, a disqualification, or a delay in the party’s submission to INEC. No official statement from the PDP or INEC has been released at the time of reporting.
**Which parties appeared on the final list?**
Besides the APC and the ADC’s Jimi Lawal, the roster included candidates from the A, AA, ADP, APM, APP, BP, NDP, NNPP, NRM, SDP and YPP parties, each with their respective running mates.
Daily Trust noted that the list’s publication marks a critical step toward the upcoming governorship election in Ogun State, and the missing PDP ticket remains a focal point for political observers.