The senator representing Lagos East, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2023 general election.

Abiru, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industries, was returned unopposed as he cleared all the 344 votes cast by delegates from all the wards in the local government areas under the senatorial district.

The primary election was held on Saturday at CMD, Magodo Area of Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

The Returning Officer, Mr. Fouad Oki, who declared Abiru as the winner of the election, said the nomination process complied with the provisions of the 2022 electoral Act.

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Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were also present to monitor the exercise.

In his acceptance speech, Abiru said he would not relent in his #DoingGood Agenda for the people.

“I want to let you know that I will continue to be passionate about ensuring ‘greater good for greater and larger number’. This mantra will continue to guide my philosophy and strategy in giving a lease of life to our people as much as is within my power.

“The tactics to drive home this strategy is encapsulated in the resonating and reassuring ‘Doing Good’ drive mantra,” he said.

While acknowledging the unwavering support of party’s leaders and members, the senator said he was honoured to be an unopposed candidate of the ruling party for the Lagos East Senatorial District.