The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, as the winner of the Ilesha-Gwanara State Constituency.
Abdulkadir was declared winner of the contest by INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Bernard Enaibe, having polled the highest votes of 14,080 to defeat his closest rival, Abdullah Sodiq, of the Peoples Democracy Party, who scored 10,127.
Bayero Yahaya of the Social Democratic Party came far third in the contest with total votes of 1,257, while the candidate of the Labour Party secured 259 votes to clinch fourth position in the election. Magaji expressed his profound gratitude to Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq for giving him the opportunity to represent his people.According to him, Olawoyin performed excellently during his lifetime as a lawmaker, bringing honour to the family, his constituency and the state at large.
He thanked the people of Magaji Ngeri for trusting in him through their votes, time, money and dedication, promising that he would ensure they all benefit from his good office.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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