Osun LG Election: Obokun East APC Picks Owoeye Abiodun As Candidate

AMILOADED MEDIA HUB NEWS UPDATE

Ahead of the October 15 local government election in Osun State, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally resolved the lingering crisis over the party’s flag bearer for Obokun East LCDA, AMILOADED reports.

The APC after a marathon meeting held at the Government House on Monday settled for Owoeye Samuel Abiodun as the party’s candidate.

There has been insinuations following the omission of the party’s choice for Obokun East when the list of winners was released.

Owoeye who defeated the incumbent Chairman, Saliu Bello, during the primaries, had his name ratified by the Party’s Appeal Committee headed by Rt. Hon. Adewale Afolabi.

Owoeye who picked his nomination form at about 7pm on Monday thanked God for the final lap of his victory.

He said: “My heart is filled with joy despite the hurdles and setbacks, I am happy that this is finally over and that it ended in praise.

“I am grateful to Govenror Gboyega Oyetola, Prince Gboyega Famodun, all stakeholders of the party and the good people of Obokun East LCDA for finding me worthy. I promise to give my best for the upliftment of our party and development of our dear state.”

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