The three All Progressives Congress
APC governorship aspirants from Ogun East Senatorial district, Senator Gbenga Kaka, Mr. Jimi Lawal and Chief Dapo Abiodun have all purchased their nomination forms at the party Secretariat, Abuja.
APC governorship aspirants from Ogun East Senatorial district, Senator Gbenga Kaka, Mr. Jimi Lawal and Chief Dapo Abiodun have all purchased their nomination forms at the party Secretariat, Abuja.
Newspaper Online gathered that the three aspirants bought their nomination forms in Abuja on Friday against the directive of Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun who said at the party Stakeholders meeting that he would only support a candidate from Ogun west senatorial district.
Meanwhile, the notable leaders from Ogun Central Senatorial district have endorsed Hon. AbdulKabir Adekunle Akinlade as the candidate of the party.
Chairman of the APC, Ogun State, Chief Derin Adebiyi, handed over Akinlade to the Ogun Central Senatorial District Chairman of the party, Engr. Yomi Ademefun and said "we, from Ogun Central have unanimously agreed to fully support any consensus candidate from Ogun West."
Former Minister, Ministry of Mines and Steel, Alhaji Sarafa Ishola, described Akinlade as a man of character, with capacity to deliver and a proven record and experience in the public and private service as well as the Legislative arm of government.
Alhaji Tajudeen Bello, said the endorsement of Akinlade is in line with the party's constitution.
Moving the motion for the endorsement today at the Ogun Central Senatorial meeting held in Abeokuta, Senator Olugbenga Obadara from Odeda Local government cited the reason they must support Yewa Aworis Candidate. His motion was seconded by Mrs. Ogunsan from Obafemi Owode Local government area.
Akinlade, in his response, appreciated the leadership of Ogun West for choosing him, assuring that no Senatorial District in the state will be neglected, when he assumes office.
According to him, his blue print is to complete all ongoing projects of the Senator Ibikunle Amosun administration and also develop the entire state.
Akinlade who is present House of Representatives member representing Yewa south and Ipokia federal constituency was adopted by the leaders of Ogun West APC, and he was introduced to the party members by Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Derin Adebiyi.
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