Otunba Segun Adewale Emerges PDP Senatorial Candidate for Lagos State

Strategic Insights -

Otunba Segun Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, has emerged as the senatorial candidate for the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections. Adewale polled a total of 264 votes to defeat his main challenger, Hon. Yomi Ogungbe, who secured two votes. The primary election was held in a hitch-free manner, with delegates from eight out of the 10 local governments in the district participating. The election was observed by INEC officials, the Electoral Committee of the PDP from Abuja, security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the DSS.

Key Takeaways:

  • Otunba Segun Adewale emerged as the PDP senatorial candidate for Lagos State, polling 264 votes to defeat Hon. Yomi Ogungbe, who secured two votes.
  • The primary election was held in a hitch-free manner, with delegates from eight out of the 10 local governments in the district participating.
  • The election was observed by INEC officials, the Electoral Committee of the PDP from Abuja, security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, and the DSS.
  • Delegates from Amuwo-Odofin and Ojo local governments could not participate due to logistics issues.
  • A total of 356 delegates participated in the primary election, with three delegates from each ward across the 10 local governments.
  • The returning officer, Mr. Daniel Ugochibaiye, announced that there were 356 eligible voters from the senatorial district, with only two votes voided.
  • Adewale expressed his appreciation to party delegates and assured that he would work to ensure that other aspirants not so favored were brought into the fold for better delivery.
  • Otunba Adewale warned that internal wrangling within the PDP was counterproductive and that a united and formidable front was needed to come out victorious in the 2023 General Elections.
  • He also called on the electorate to get registered and protect their votes, adding that it was not enough to vote on election day but to ensure that their votes were secured.

Statistics:

  • Otunba Segun Adewale polled 264 votes to defeat Hon. Yomi Ogungbe, who secured two votes.
  • A total of 356 delegates participated in the primary election.
  • Delegates from Amuwo-Odofin and Ojo local governments could not participate due to logistics issues.

Sources:

  • The Tribune Online