Ondo election: Abraham finally reacts to defeat, congratulates Akeredolu
– Abraham congratulates Akeredolu despite defeat in Ondo APC primary poll
– Akeredolu polled 669 votes to defeat Abraham, who secured 635 votes
– Oke and Boroffice finish third and fourth respectively
Dr Segun Abraham, the runner up in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Ondo state, has conceded defeat to winner Rotimi Akeredolu, after a keenly contested poll.
In a message issued on Sunday, September 4, in Akure, the state capital, Abraham congratulated Akeredolu, who emerged as the governorship candidate of the party in the state, The Sun reports.
Segun Abraham congratulates Akeredolu despite defeat
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He said: “I congratulate Akeredolu, who emerged with 669 votes at the primary election of our great party, the APC in Ondo state. My special regards and admiration for the Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar and his team for their sterling quality and integrity in conducting the APC governorship primary in Ondo state.”
Abraham also thanked his supporters despite defeat as he vowed to remain loyal to his party.
He said: “I also thank my teeming supporters for showing maximum solidarity throughout the campaigns till now. I am not unaware of the pain you feel right now; you all took our message of industrialising Ondo state to every nook and cranny.
“I pray that our God will bring the much-needed prosperity we seek to Ondo state in earnest.
“I will not turn my back on my loving people of Ondo. I will continue to contribute my quota to the development of our state in any way God directs.”
Abraham congratulates Akeredolu despite defeat in Ondo APC primary poll
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Akeredolu polled 669 votes to defeat Abraham, who secured 635 votes, who came second.
Twenty-four aspirants jostled for the party’s ticket in the governorship primary election.
After the election, the results are: Olusola Oke – 576 votes, Ajayi Borrofice- 471 votes, Tayo Alasoadura- 206 votes, Bode Ayorinde- 67 votes, Jumoke- Ajasin Anifowose- one vote, Tunji Ariyomo- two votes, Tunji Abayomi- five votes, Afemi Mayowa- 13 votes, Adegbomire Adebiyi- 8 votes, Adekunle Adekunle- eight votes, Ayo Akinyelure- three votes and Jamiu Afolabi, 44 votes, Ademola Adegoroye- 0 votes, Bukola Adetula – eight votes, Foluso Adefemi – 13 votes, Victor Olabimtan- 18 votes and Boye Oyewumi – seven votes.
A total of 2774 delegates were accredited to vote during the exercise which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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