Gradually another electioneering year is creeping in. 2019 might be some few months away but the political climate is already a beehive of activities as political gladiators are busy planning and plotting on how to assert influence, power and seek for elective office.

The beloved Ogun state gubernatorial election is one of the highly ancticipated elections come 2019, this is becaise, the gateway state is reputed to be one of the States with the potential to become a strong economic capital in the next few years. Expectedly, the race for the soul of Ogun is a straight battle between the ruling APC and the opposition PDP.

One of Ogun's shinning lights and a member of Nigerian House of Representatives representing Remo Federal Constituency, Hon. Ladi Adebutu is a front-runner in the race for the next Governor of Ogun State. He stands a high chance of flying the flag of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 elections. Hon. Ladi is not only highly favored and on top of a list of the contenders warming up to take Governor Ibikunle Amosun's job come 2019. Hon. Ladi is equally the beloved candidate of the majority of the Ogun indigenes. Maybe this is because of his antecedents and legendary reputation for philanthropy. The intelligent lawmaker is the founder of Adebutu Development Organization (LADO), a philanthropic organization which has been a constant blessing to the people of the gateway state.

For the benefits of those not familiar with the political happenings in Ogun state, let us quickly take you on a brief trip on some of inspiring political activities of LADO as he is fondly called by admirers in all the 236 wards and 20 local government areas of Ogun state. Hon. Ladi is the only gubernatorial aspirant who has single-handedly donated a brand new transformer in each of the state's 236 wards. And as if that's not enough, he has also donated over 108 transformers till date across the 20 local government areas. The reason for this developmental gesture is not only political but the lawmaker is genuinely interested in offering a helping hand towards the economic development of his State. And he has been going to every nook and crannies of Ogun state since 2015 touching lives. Also top on Ladi's empowerment schemes is the upgrade and provision of quality and affordable health care. Charity they say, begins at home, and the lawmaker has proved beyond doubt his commitment to the well-being of his people. As you read, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, has rehabilitated some hospital facility in Iperu Remo, Sagamu. Hon. Ladi Adebutu, who is reputed for his humanitarian ventures has also extend his gospel of glad tidings by constructing some roads - standard roads complete with culverts and drainage in Simawa and Sagamu area. In the educational sector, it is also the same story of excellence in selfless service to humanity. Hon. Ladi, has built blocks of classrooms in Ode Remo and Sagamu. Through the Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organization, the lawmaker has empowered tens of thousands with skills acquisition programmes and take off grants of minimum of 50k per person. The empowerment programme also featured raffle draw which over 400 people benefited from with various items ranging from Tricycles, Motorcycles, Refrigerators and other essential items. In the Ogun West district of Ogun state, LADO, also established a vocational centre where people can learn at no cost any trade of their choice and graduate with a take-off grants to start their own businesses. Most political pundits are of the view that Hon. Ladi Adebutu, is one of the best, if not the best material the State can produce for prosperity and development in 2019.