All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Lagos West Dr Idiat Adebule has thanked the people for confidence reposed in her.
She hailed APC national leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, members of Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), leaders and members of the party for their encouragement and support during consultations and the primary election.
Adebule polled 424 votes to defeat former Minister of State for Defence Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, who had 119 votes, and former Commissioner for Transportation Kayode Opeifa, who polled four votes.
She said: “To our delegates who made a historic decision to place merit and interest above other considerations, you have driven our party and Lagos West on the path of greatness. You are the heroes/heroines of this feat and we celebrate you and thank you for trusting me with your mandate. I will not disappoint you by the grace of God Almighty.
“What you all did is something I treasure and I know that our party appreciates and treasure the choice you have made”.
The former deputy governor hailed Obanikoro and Opeifa for putting up a good contest. “I salute your doggedness and spirit, but it is important to appreciate that only one contestant will be the candidate. It is also important to stress that we are all winners. I call on all to join me as we begin the next phase, to win the election,” she added.
Adebule appreciated Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, who came to give her moral support, Speaker of House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, Council chairmen, led by Conference 57 Secretary Rasak Ajala, party chairmen and members in Lagos West for her victory.
She also greeted Adebule Campaign Team, election panel from the national secretariat, Lagos Central Working Committee (CWC), Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and security officials and pressmen for their efforts in the primary election.