APC wins bye-election in Ogun

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the bye-election held across 24 polling units in Ohunbe Ward 8, located in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Moses Opeisa of the APC was declared the winner of the election, which included participation from 19 other political parties.

The Returning Officer of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGISEC), Mr. Kabiru Oyeyemi, announced Opeisa as the winner after he secured 2,255 votes out of a total of 3,263 votes cast.

According to Oyeyemi, the voting process began at 8:00 AM, with security agencies present to maintain order. He expressed satisfaction with the cooperation of the voters and the various party agents who were present.

Reacting to the outcome, the Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, described the exercise as peaceful and orderly, praising the people of Ohunbe for their commitment to electing a new Councillor to represent their interests.

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Represented by OGSIEC Board Member Commissioner, Ayodele Bankole, the Chairman applauded the electoral officials and security personnel deployed to the polling units and collation center for their professionalism.

The Olohunbe of Ohunbe Land, Oba Adekola Oladokun, also expressed appreciation to the OGSIEC team for conducting a smooth, free, and credible election.

The monarch further extolled the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led government for its ongoing development strides across the state.