The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has opined that until the insecurity challenges facing the country are tackled, no talk of development can make sense.
Adebutu noted that without the safety of lives and property, prosperity cannot exist, stressing that security occupies the first place in his agenda.
He made the remarks at a media parley held on Monday in Abeokuta, the state capital, where he appreciated the media for their “critical role” in shaping public accountability and democratic development.
Adebutu lamented that journalists are operating in “one of the most difficult periods” globally, particularly in Nigeria, and called for greater sacrifice across sectors in the face of the country’s economic and governance challenges.
“This is not a good time for journalists in the world, particularly in Nigeria. The problem facing Nigeria today is insecurity. That is why security occupies the first position on our agenda.
We cannot build a prosperous society without ensuring the safety of lives and property.”
He urged journalists to continue to uphold fairness in their reporting, particularly as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, warning that political communication would become more intense and potentially divisive.
In her remarks, veteran journalist and the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Lateefah Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, stated that the media remains the most important realm in their journey.
She implored journalists to continue to be fair in their reportage, remain unbiased, and refuse to be intimidated.
According to her, fair reporting would
