Ondo By-Election: APC picks Ex-OSOPADEC Chair as flagbearer

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State Thursday announced the former Chairman, Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) Chief Adewale Omojuwa as its flag bearer for the April 5 by-election for the vacant seat of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency.

A Statement by the Secretary, Interim Committee of the Party in the State, Prince Olu Adegboro said Omojuwa polled 83 to beat other six Aspirants.

The Contestants are: Bambo Odoro, Seven votes, Soji Ehinlanwo, four votes, N.Tawose, four votes, A.0 Jolomi, two votes, Iwajomo Desmond and Akin Okadigbo – NIL.

The primary election was in line with APC’s party guidelines.

Omojuwa commended the party members for reposing confidence in him, promising to work with other Aspirants to ensure victory for APC after the election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed April 5 for the election following the death of former Member representing the Federal Constituency, Raphael Nomiye (Groovy) late last year in Abuja