Prince Dapo Abiodun has been officially declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election held on Monday, securing a decisive victory with 75,550 votes out of 99,503 votes cast. The Chief Returning Officer, Dr. Wale Bello, announced the results, confirming Abiodun’s overwhelming lead over his closest rival, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, who received 398 votes, while Bukola Braimoh polled 29 votes. The election was conducted across all local government areas within the Ogun East Senatorial District, with results reflecting strong support for the incumbent governor.
In Sagamu Local Government Area, Abiodun received 8,434 votes out of 11,285 registered party members, while Daniel scored zero and Braimoh got 7 votes. In Ijebu North East, Abiodun garnered 5,655 votes from 7,120 registered members, with Daniel securing 12 and Braimoh 17. In Ikenne, Abiodun received 8,226 votes from 8,643 members, with no votes for the other candidates. In Remo North, he secured 7,034 votes out of 8,857 registered members.
In Ijebu-Ode, Abiodun polled 10,942 votes from 16,910 party members, while in Ogun Waterside, he received 6,958 votes from 8,882 registered members. In Odogbolu, Abiodun secured 7,989 votes out of 11,472, with Daniel getting 219. In Ijebu East, Abiodun won 7,058 votes from 10,219 members, while Daniel received 139. In Ijebu North, Abiodun received 13,469 votes from 17,109 registered members, with Daniel scoring 22.
Dr. Bello described the primary as “unparalleled” in terms of peaceful conduct and civic responsibility, commending the people of Ogun East for their cooperation. He emphasized that the election was free, fair, and transparent, reflecting the maturity of the APC in the region. In his acceptance speech, Governor Abiodun expressed gratitude to the electorate for their trust, calling it a vote of confidence in his administration. He promised to deliver quality representation and not disappoint his supporters.
Recalling his past political journey, Abiodun noted that he had contested for the same senatorial seat 29 years ago and won, but was not sworn in. He credited his eventual success in the 2019 governorship election to divine intervention and perseverance. He also thanked security agencies, INEC officials, his cabinet, and staff, referring to them as “unsung heroes” for their support. As the APC prepares for the general elections, Abiodun’s victory positions him as a strong contender for the Ogun East Senatorial seat, reinforcing his political influence in the state.
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