Governor Dapo Abiodun on Thursday emerged the winner of the governorship primaries held in the state.
His victory has put paid to all speculations that he would not get the ticket of the party owing to allegations bordering on his educational qualifications and certificates.
Abiodun contested the primary election with five other aspirants; Abdulkabir Akinlade, Biyi Otegbeye, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, Owodunni Opayemi and Remi Bakare.
The exercise was held at the main bowl of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta on Thursday.
The election was supervised by a five-man Electoral Committee from the National Headquarters headed by Mr. Wale Ohu.
Announcing the results of the election after delegates from the 20 Local Government areas had cast their votes, Ohu said Abiodun scored 1,168 votes while other aspirants had nil.
He said that 1,180 delegates were accredited for the election, saying that 1,170 votes cast with two voided votes.
“Prince Dapo Abiodun, having scored the majority votes cast, is hereby declare the winner of the APC governorship primary election in Ogun state .
“He is hereby declared the governorship candidate of APC to stand in the 2023 governorship election in the state,” Ohu said.
In his acceptance speech, Abiodun promised to continue with the massive turnaround of the state with various infrastructural development.
He appreciated the people of the state for the continuous support and prayers.
The governor also commended members of the electoral committee, saying that they have conducted a free and fair election.