Sorting of ballot papers still on and Barrister Babajimi Benson in early lead. At 3.30pm, one of the aspirants, Mr Lanre Sanusi conceded victory by raising Jimi Benson’s hand which the crowd responded to by shouting and jubilating. He later walked away.
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Update on APC primary for Ikorodu Federal Constituency
Voting ended at 3.37pm and sorting of ballot papers started at 3.40pm…
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The last LGA, Ikorodu North commenced voting at 3.12pm
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The reconciliatory meeting ended at 12.09pm and voting proper started at 12.15pm with statutory delegates after which the elected delegates were called upon to cast vote starting with Ijede LGA executives and then wards. This was followed by Ikorodu Central LGA and Igbogbo/Baiyeku LGAs. The fourth LGA, Imota delegates are now casting their votes. The electoral team led by Barrister Adedeji Ademuyiwa with Hon Ajibola Micheal Adeyinka, Barrister Toke Awoyinka and Princess Bukola Akeredolu are coordinating the exercise, while State Security Service led by its Director in Ikorodu, Nigerian Police…
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Disagreement ensued between some aspirants and APC Chairman in Ikorodu, Alhaji Rilwan Jinadu on voting pattern. The electoral committee members and Hon Sanai O.B. Agunbiade started reconciliatory meeting with aspirants and agents. Former Deputy Governor, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye and Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa arrivd the venue at 11.54am and 11.56am respectively. Primate Charles Odugbesi arrived the venue at 11.52am Reconciliation meeting still going on as at time of filling this report.
Read MoreUpdate on APC primary election for Federal House of Representatives
Eight aspirants announced as being cleared by the Electoral committee which are Primate Charles Odugbesi, Babajimi Benson, Olanrewaju Sanusi, Dr Fatai Olajide Olukoga, Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, Anifowoshe Owolabi and Mr Andu Tairu. At 11.13am, six of the aspirants are seated and the leader of the electoral team generally addresses the gathering on modalities for the primary election.
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Accreditation completed at 11.09am and Otunba Fatai Olukoga became the second aspirant to arrived at the venue at 11.12am. Aspirants are being called upon by electoral officers for proper registration. Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani just arriving the venue
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The last Local Government Area, Ijede delegates are being called for accreditation.
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All is set for the All Progressive Congress (APC) primary election for the Ikorodu Federal Constituency today. Delegates and party supporters started trooping to the Party Secretariat at Fuwagbuyi Court, along Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikorodu. The State Electoral officers arrived early and started the accreditation exercise around 10.00am and by 10.12am, the second gate was opened to make the process of accreditation faster. The accreditation is being done according to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ikorodu Federal Constituency. 939 delegates are expected to participate at today’s primary election with six aspirants expected…
Read MoreJimi Benson Campaign organization congratulates Ambode, Agunbiade, Solaja
Text of Address issued by Jimi Benson Campaign Organization congratulating Mr Akinwunmi Benson, Hon. Sanai O.B. Agunbaide and Mr Nurudeen Solaja on their emergence as APC candidates in the Governorship and House of Assembly’s primary elections. Yesterday, Our Party, All Progressives Congress, APC, took a decisive decision by showing leadership with the conduct of a people based, free and seen to be fair primary election. After a strenuous, determined and purposeful wait, we have a dynamic leader in the person of Akinwunmi Ambode, to fly the party’s ticket in the…
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