Prince Abiodun has been declared the winner of the APC primary election for the Ogun East senatorial seat, after polling the highest number of votes in results announced by the Chief Returning Officer, Dr. Wale Bello.
Quick facts
- Chief Returning Officer: Dr. Wale Bello
- Winner: Prince Abiodun
- Abiodun total: 75,550 votes
- Votes cast: 99,503
- Other candidates: Otunba Gbenga Daniel (398 votes) and Bukola Braimoh (29 votes)
Abiodun scored 75,550 votes out of 99,503 cast to emerge victorious. Otunba Gbenga Daniel received 398 votes, while Bukola Braimoh polled 29.
Dr. Bello then provided a local government-by-local government breakdown. In Sagamu, with 11,285 registered members, Abiodun polled 8,434 votes. Otunba Gbenga Daniel recorded no votes, while Bukola Braimoh scored 7.
In Ijebu North East, among 7,120 registered members, 5,655 votes were cast for Abiodun. Otunba Gbenga Daniel obtained 12 votes and Bukola Braimoh received 17.
In Ikenne, out of 8,643 members, Abiodun garnered 8,226 votes. Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Bukola Braimoh recorded no votes in that area.
In Remo North, with 8,857 members in total, 7,034 voted for Abiodun. In Ijebu-Ode, from 16,910 party faithful, 10,942 votes were recorded for Abiodun.
In Ogun Waterside, 6,958 votes were recorded for Prince Abiodun from 8,882 registered members. In Odogbolu, where 11,472 were registered, Abiodun secured 7,989 votes, while Otunba Gbenga Daniel polled 219.
In Ijebu East, out of 10,219 members, Abiodun received 7,058 votes, with Otunba Gbenga Daniel collecting 139. In Ijebu North, with 17,109 registered party members, 13,469 voted for Abiodun, while Otunba Gbenga Daniel scored 22 votes.
Declaring Prince Abiodun winner of the Ogun East APC primary after he secured the largest number of votes, the Returning Officer thanked the people of Ogun East Senatorial District for what he described as a peaceful process and a warm reception. He said the exercise was “unparalleled.”
Acceptance remarks
In his acceptance speech, Governor Abiodun thanked voters in Ogun East Senatorial District for placing their trust in him and praised party members for the discipline and “maturity” he said characterises the APC.
He also recalled that he had contested for the same senatorial position 29 years earlier and won, but was not sworn in. He said that after multiple setbacks, he was eventually able to secure victory in the 2019 governorship election, attributing the outcome to God.
“I thank you for the confidence reposed in me. I take this as a vote of confidence in my administration. I promise that I will not disappoint you; I will give you quality representation,” he said.
The governor further expressed appreciation to security personnel, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), party faithful, members of his cabinet, and his staff. He described them as “unsung heroes” for their support and cooperation during the exercise.
Abiodun Declared Winner of Ogun East APC Primaries
