The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin as the winner of Ibarapa East state constituency.
INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. John Oyinlola Oladeji declared Hon. Ogundoyin the winner after securing highest number of votes in March 18 Governorship and House of Assembly elections.
The Speaker polled a total of votes 10,039 to defeat twelve other candidates.
According to the final results released by INEC, APC candidate, Aderounmu Adebayo Adeolu polled 7,111 votes while Accord Party candidate, Oladeni Olubayo Tunde scored 2,724 votes.
“Hon Adebo Ogundoyin having scored the highest number of votes in the Ibarapa East State constituency election is hereby declared the winner of the election,” Prof John Oyinlola Oladeji declared.
Meanwhile, the Speaker has expressed appreciation to all sons and daughters of Ibarapa East State constituency for his re-election as member representing the constituency.
Hon. Ogundoyin gave the appreciation message shortly after he was declared the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Hon. Ogundoyin dedicated the victory to the people of his constituency.
“Our people have spoken with their votes. It is their victory. It is their decision. The people of Ibarapa East state constituency have given us their mandate once again, hence I am overwhelmed and happy. This is God’s doing and it is marvelous in my sight. To the Lord be the glory.”
The Speaker said voters in Eruwa and Lanlate have again demonstrated their love for him, Governor Seyi Makinde and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) through their massive votes.
“This is a great sacrifice from our people. It is another trust bestowed on us by our people and the party and we shall again hold and see it as sacred. “
While stating that this is the third time he is winning election as a member of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, said he is humbled and honored as another opportunity has come for him to serve his people and bring more development and infrastructure to them.
“I won election in 2018, 2019 and it is another success story in 2023. My mission is to continue to give quality representation to my constituency such that will make life easier and meaningful for them.”
He said with this new opportunity, he is now better equipped in terms of experience, capacity, capability and confidence to represent Ibarapa East state constituency and to function more effectively in all areas as a legislator.
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