Ogun State People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu and his running mate, Abdulkabir Akinlade had signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on how to share political positions if the party wins the governorship seat in the state in 2023.

Akinlade, who lost the APC ticket to the incumbent Governor of the state, Prince Dapo Abiodun, had gotten the Deputy governorship ticket under Democratic party (PDP).

In the MoU tagged, “Alliance Agreement” and witnessed by the Party Chairman and Secretary, Sikirulahi Ogundele and Sunday Solarin, respectively, as well as former Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Tola Banjo, Adebutu agreed to concede several appointments to the Akinlade camp, if he becomes governor.

The MoU read, “In line with this agreement, Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) shall concede the following elective positions; the Deputy Governorship slot, Ogun West Senatorial ticket, two State House of Assembly tickets in Ogun Central.

“Furthermore, upon emergence as the winner of the Ogun State gubernatorial election in 2023, Hon. (Dr). Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shall concede the following positions to Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade and his APC/APM Group and these included; seven substantive Commissioner slots, fifteen Special Adviser Slots, twenty (20) Senior Special Assistant slots, five Statutory Board Chairman Slots and five Local Government Executive Chairman Slots”.

“The parties hereunto express a mutual interest to enter into this Alliance Agreement to pull their political forces and resources together for the purpose of winning the 2023 gubernatorial and related elections in Ogun State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)”.

In furtherance of Clause A and B hereinabove, Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade shall mobilize and deploy his political capital, groups, and other resources of all the candidates toward the successful emergence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). particularly to the office of the Governor in Ogun State.

Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade shall equally support, assist, and promote the political interests of Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a times.
“That Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade, besides his constitutional role as the Deputy Governor, shall be appointed as the Honourable Commissioner for Trade and Investment in a ministry that shall be created to drive new investments, improved revenue growth, and
development of the state”.

“This Agreement shall be binding on the Parties and amendment, supplement or modification can only be made by way of supplementary Alliance Agreement which shall be jointly and duly executed by the parties herein”.

“In the event of any dispute between the parties with reference to this agreement or any mater arising hereunder, the parties shall resolve same by amicable negotiations.

“This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.

THIS ALLIANCE AGREEMENT is made this day of JUNE 2022 BETWEEN
HON. (DR) OLADIPUPO OLATUNDE ADEBUTU. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate for 2023 Gubernatorial Elections in Ogun State [For Himself and on behalf of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogun State
Chapter) of the One Part.

AND HON. ADEKUNLE ABDULKABIR AKINLADE- The All Progressives Congress (APC)- Gubernatoial Aspirant for 2023 Gubenatorial Elections in Ogun State [For Himself and on behalf of his All Progressives Congress and Allied Peoples Movement (APC/APM) Political Bloc in Ogun State] of the Other Part.

Hon (Dr.) Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu and Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade are collectively refered to as “PARTIES” and individually as “PARTY”

E. All actions, moves, and strategies made by the Parties pursuant to the realization of this Agreement shall be made in good faith without any intention to unduly deprive the interests, rights, or benefits of either party.

F. Each Parly shall not be a party to any other agreement that would restrict the Parties’ ability to perform any or
all of their obligations as set forth in this Agreement.

G.This Agreement shall be binding on the Parties and amendment, supplement or modification can only be made by way of supplementary Alliance Agreement
which shall be jointly and duly executed by the parties herein.

H. In the event of any dispute between the Parties withbreference to this Agreement or any mater arising hereunder, the Parties shall resolve same by amicable
negotiations.

I. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted
in accordance with the Laws of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Aliance Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first
set forth above.
7. Twenty (20) Special A ssistant Slots.
8. Five (5) Statutory Board Chairman Slots.
9. Five (5) Local Government Executive Chairman Slots.

B. That Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade, besides his constitutional role as the Deputy Governor, shall be appointed as the Honourable. Commissioner for Trade and Investment in a ministry that shall be created to drive new investments, improved revenue growth, and development of the state.

Provided that the Deputy Governor shall report directly to the Executive Governor in accordance with extant laws in relation to his official duties and functions of his office as Deputy Governor and Honourable, Commissioner for Trade and Investment.

C. In furtherance of Clause A and B hereinabove, Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade shall mobilize and deploy his political capital groups and other resources of all the candidates toward the successful emergence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). particularly to the office of the Governor in Ogun State.

D. Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade shall equally support, assist, and promote the political interests of Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu and the peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a time.
WHEREAS:
The parties hereunto express a mutual interest to enter into this Alliance Agreement to pull their political forces and resources together for the purpose of winning the 2023 Gubernatorial and related elections in Ogun State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE UNDERSTANDING HEREINABOVE
EXPRESSED NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSED AS FOLLOWS:

A. In line with this agreement, Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shall concede the following elective positions;

1. The Deputy Governorship Slot.
2. Ogun West Senatorial Ticket.
3. Two State House of Assembly Tickets (Ogun Central).

Furthermore, upon emergence as the winner of the Ogun State Gubernatorial Election in 2023, Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shall concede the folowing positions to Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade and his APC/APM Group:
4. Seven (7) Substantive Commissioner Slots.
5. Fifteen (15) Special Adviser Slots.
6. Twenty (20) Senior Special Assistant Slots.