The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer (RO) for Ogun West Senatorial District, Prof. Taofeek Shittu, has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Tolu Odebiyi, winner of last Saturday’s election in the district.
Shittu announced the winner yesterday at the collation centre in Oronna Hall, Ilaro.
The INEC officer said the APC candidate polled 58,452, the highest number of votes among the candidates.
Odebiyi’s closest rival was Olusegun Gbeleyi of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) who scored 48,611 votes, while Leye Odunjo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 43,454 votes.
On Sunday, INEC declared Governor Ibikunle Amosun of the APC winner of Ogun Central senatorial poll while the senatorial election in Ogun East was declared inconclusive.
Odebiyi, who is a former Chief of Staff to Governor Amosun, dedicated his victory to “all those who have endured indignities but remained principled on behalf of the people of Ogun West”.
The APC candidate expressed gratitude to the people of the area for the opportunity given to him to serve them.
He said: “It is with a humble heart and gratitude to God Almighty that I accept the result of my election to represent the good people of Ogun West Senatorial District in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“First, I wish to express my undying gratitude to the people of Ogun West for their practical demonstration of love as we campaigned for this election and for their indubitable and preferential choice for me being validated here today. I am very grateful.
“May I also thank all the officials who conducted this election on behalf of the INEC and commend you all for your dedication and patriotism in the face of unprecedented inducements and temptations challenging a free and fair outcome.
“This victory is dedicated to all those who have endured indignities but remained principled on behalf of the people of Ogun West.
“Please, be assured that I will continue to stand with you shoulder-to-shoulder in raising higher the flag of progress and prosperity for the people of Ogun West.”
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