Elders of the Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun state, have adopted Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade, as the consensus governorship candidate of All Progressives Party (APC), for the 2019 election in the state.
Alhaji Ajibola Olagbaye, made the announcement yesterday night at the residence of one time Secretary to the Ogun State Government and Head of Service, late Deacon Poju Adeyemi, in the presence of Ogun West elders and other aspirants, after a closed door meeting, which lasted hours.
Akinlade, who hails from Ipokia Local Government Area of the state, in the Ogun West Senatorial district, is a serving member of the House of Representatives, representing Egbado South and Ipokia Federal constituency.
The taxation expert, popularly called Triple A, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the Lagos State University.
Speaking after the announcement, as a sign of commitment, one of the aspirants and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraju Adekunmbi, commended the leadership of the party in the Senatorial District, for doing a great job.
He congratulated Akinlade, assuring him of his unflinching support and that of other aspirants.
Mr. Dapo Oke, a stakeholder, who said, "indeed we are happy today to hear the choice of Hon. Akinlade, commended other aspirants for being part of history.
Senator Kola Bajomo, on his part, said, “in order that we will not be working against ourselves in Ogun West, we brought all the aspirants together and we unanimously agreed on the choice of Hon. Akinlade.
Responding, Akinlade thanked the elders and other aspirants, saying it is a project and vision for all, assuring party faithful that he would operate an all inclusive government.
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