DEDICATES VICTORY TO GOD, VOWS EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION
The former APC National Vice Chairman, South West, Hon. Dr. D.I Kekemeke has has won the party’s primary for Ondo South Senatorial District.
Dr D I Kekemeke polled a total of 35, 835 votes to clinch the senatorial ticket of the party.
Mr Akinfolarin Mayowa Samuel came a distance second place with a total of 6,435 votes, while Barr. Moratorium Lebi had 1,845 votes to get a third place.
The former Secretary to the Ondo State Government dedicated his to God for His benevolence before and during the campaigns for the party’s ticket in the 2027 general election.
Dr Kekemeke also expressed gratitude party leaders and members for their unwavering support.
Kekemeke addressed party leaders and members after he was declared winner of the primary election by the APC Returning Offier, Dr Tunde Monehin at the Ondo South Senatorial District Collation Centre in Okitipupa.
He said clinching the party’s ticket was a win for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa and other party leaders and members in Ondo State.
He called on fellow contestants for the ticket to close ranks and work together for the interest the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“ We won together and would work together for the cherished victory at the general election in 2027,” he said.
He reiterated his resolve to give the people of the district efficient and effective representation saying “We will live here and live with the people of Ondo South to represent them well.”
He further promised to collaborate with other federal legislators from Ondo state at the National Assembly to provide a legislative framework that would catalyse socio economic growth in the State in support of ongoing efforts of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa’s government.
Further break down of the results shows that Mr Akingboye Taiwo Oyewumi scored 842 votes, former Deputy Governor, Ajayi Alfred Agboola , 670 votes , Rrtd Hon.Jumoke Akindele, 339 votes and Princess Oladuni Odu, 290 votes.
