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The recent outburst by the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing Governor Dapo Abiodun of “purchasing political neophytes,” is not only misguided but reeks of desperation from a party long detached from the realities of governance and political relevance. It is ironic that a party that once held sway across the country is now clutching at straws, attempting to remain visible through unfounded attacks on a performing administration.
No serious political observer would take the PDP’s statement seriously. The party is in shambles, its internal structures collapsed, its membership depleted, and its ideological foundation eroded. In Ogun State, what remains of the PDP is a political shell, constantly battered by waves of defection into the All Progressives Congress (APC). This trend is not coincidental; it is a reflection of where hope now resides. Under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State is experiencing strategic development that prioritizes people, infrastructure, technology, and inclusive governance.
The PDP’s attempt to discredit the influx of decampees into the APC as a “purchase” only exposes its detachment from the truth. These are respected political players—grassroots actors, community influencers, and even former PDP heavyweights—who have chosen the path of progress after years of frustration with a party that neither listens nor delivers. To insult them as being bought is to insult their intellect and their right to associate with a party that aligns with their vision for development.
The developmental strides under Governor Dapo Abiodun are too glaring to be dismissed. Roads are being constructed and rehabilitated across the state, education is receiving renewed attention, health infrastructure is expanding, and investments in housing, digital economy, and industrialization are reshaping the Ogun State narrative. These are not campaign promises—they are visible, tangible realities transforming communities and livelihoods. That is the magnet drawing defectors, not any imaginary market for political recruits.
It is laughable that the PDP, which cannot even manage internal consensus on local leadership, would accuse others of political manipulation. A party that once commanded federal power has become a disjointed opposition with no direction. The umbrella has not only torn—it has flown into irrelevance. Ogun PDP, if anything, is a remnant coalition of disgruntled aspirants and expired propagandists. The people see this, and they have moved on.
The APC, on the other hand, is not just a ruling party in Ogun State; it is a movement backed by performance, integrity, and forward-thinking governance. The coming elections will not be decided by noise but by achievements. The electorate is smarter, more informed, and more connected to the dividends of democracy than ever before. No amount of rhetorical gymnastics can reverse their preference for continuity, stability, and development.
If the PDP still harbors any ambition of contesting in Ogun’s political future, it must begin with an honest self-appraisal and a recognition that its era is over. 2027 may come, but at the current pace, the PDP may not even be standing to participate. The political burial of a once-formidable party is underway, and the people themselves are the undertakers.
Until then, Governor Dapo Abiodun will continue to do what he was elected to do—govern with vision, deliver with integrity, and lead Ogun State into a new era of prosperity. No amount of noise from a disoriented opposition will derail that journey.
Tayo Mabeweje
Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor of Ogun State
