The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, has appeared before an Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta over a vote-buying allegation during the March 18 governorship exercise.

He was charged with a seven-count charge bordering on vote-buying and other offences before the presiding judge, Justice Abiodun Akinremi.

He has, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges proffered against him.

Adebutu was accused of criminal inducement during the poll by security agents alongside other members of his party.

The PDP candidate was alleged to have ordered the issuance of 200,000 preloaded ATM Verve cards with N10,000 through his bank. He distributed the same on election day across the state with the criminal intention of inducing voters in the state.

He and six other suspects were later charged in court by the police.