Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abayomi Tella, has urged residents to reject what he described as the imposition of governorship candidates from outside the state ahead of the 2027 elections.
Tella insisted that the state should be governed by leaders who understand its people, culture and developmental needs.
He spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Eagle 102.5 FM, monitored by DAILY POST in Abeokuta.
Explaining the rationale behind the PDP’s “Ogun for Ogun” slogan, Tella said the campaign was rooted in the belief that the state should be governed by individuals who have lived among the people and understand their needs.
He argued that familiarity with the state’s history, culture and developmental challenges was essential for effective leadership.
“I’ll just give you a typical example. Dr. Abayomi Tella was born in Agbara Ogun State and he lives in this state. He has participated in everything that is done in this state.
“He knows this state like the back of his hand. Given the opportunity to rule this state, he knows exactly what to do. He knows the people in this state in and out,” he explained.
Tella argued that leaders without strong roots in Ogun State could lack full commitment to the state’s development and might surround themselves with associates from outside the state.
“If he’s giving positions, he’s not giving positions to somebody who he’s just giving positions to because he’s his friend from Lagos or from Kano. Ogun State has a lot
