There is a reason the word ‘prominence’ has to do with being popular and well-known. It is a state that invisible and prone-to-shadow people cannot accomplish no matter how they try. Unfortunately, this is a quality that critics say is pulling further and further away from a former top Ogun politician, Oladipupo Adebutu. After the gubernatorial election in the state which saw his ambition ground to dust, Adebutu has taken to the shadows once again.
The people of Ogun are known for being sharp and unreserved about their intentions. Thus, when Prince Dapo Abiodun was re-elected to lead the state, it was obvious to outsiders that the choice was made after much consideration. It also indicated, as has been alleged by political analysts, that the people of Ogun do not have much faith in Adebutu. It is on record that Adebutu has lost more than one election. During the last one, he came behind Prince Abiodun. The figures were especially eye-opening: Abiodun scored 276, 298 votes while Adebutu had 262, 383 votes. With only a handful of votes between them, Adebutu had no choice but to go to court alleging foul play.
Since that election, Adebutu has taken to hiding while alleging that there are threats to his life. Even more recently, reports came that Adebutu had fallen into the radar of the police who were after him due to a vote-buying allegation against him to the tune of N2 billion. Thus, things are not exactly easy for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) man.
So, where is Adebutu? That is a question that one needs to ask since the police reportedly remain adamant about investigating the accusation against Adebutu.
