Abiola family hails Tinubu, Yayi over APC primary victories

.commends Dapo Abiodun, party leaders for peaceful exercise

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta 

The family of the late business mogul and acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, over their victories at the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary elections.

While President Tinubu emerged victorious in the APC presidential primary election, Senator Adeola clinched the Ogun State APC governorship primary ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The family also lauded Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and leaders of the ruling party for ensuring a peaceful, transparent and united process that led to the emergence of the candidates.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Head of the MKO Abiola family and first son of late Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, Alhaji Olamilekan Abiola, described the victories as well-deserved, noting that both Tinubu and Yayi had demonstrated competence, commitment and dedication to public service over the years.

“We sincerely congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on winning the APC presidential primary election and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi on his victory at the Ogun APC governorship primary election. Their emergence reflects the confidence and trust party members have in their leadership abilities and vision for the country and Ogun State,” he said.

He further commended Governor Abiodun and APC leaders for their roles in the conduct of the exercise.

“We also commend Governor Dapo Abiodun and leaders of the All Progressives Congress for their maturity, leadership and commitment to unity, which contributed greatly to the peaceful conduct of the primaries,” he added.

Also speaking, Chairman of the Abiola Family Youth Wing, Ambassador Saheed Abiola, described the outcome of the primaries as a positive development for both Ogun State and the nation.

According to him, the victories recorded by Tinubu and Yayi underscore the level of acceptance and goodwill they enjoy among party stakeholders and supporters.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu was declared winner of the APC presidential primary election in Ogun State after polling a total of 322,485 votes.

Governor Dapo Abiodun, who served as the APC presidential primary collation officer in the state, said the outcome reflected the unity and commitment of the Ogun APC towards sustaining the Tinubu administration beyond 2027.

He disclosed that the total number of registered voters stood at 343,407, while 323,164 voters were accredited for the exercise. According to him, total votes cast were 322,485.

Results announced across the 20 local government areas showed overwhelming support for the President, while the second aspirant, Stanley Osifo, polled zero votes in all councils.

Tinubu secured 26,043 votes in Abeokuta North, 24,948 in Abeokuta South, 39,100 in Ado-Odo/Ota, 24,207 in Ifo, 19,319 in Sagamu, 15,422 in Ijebu North, 9,692 in Odogbolu and 20,980 in Yewa South, among others.

Declaring the final result, Governor Abiodun said: “At the end of the voting exercise, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu scored 322,485 votes, while Stanley Osifo scored zero votes.”

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