#ElectionsBuzzNig’23
A member of the House of Representatives and only female Federal lawmaker from Oyo State, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) contest for the return ticket of Oluyole Federal Constituency.
Akande-Sadipe defeated four aspirants: Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye; Hon. Sumbo Olugbemi; Hon. Kehinde Olaosebikan and Hon. Adegboyega Rasheed, to clinch the keenly contested party ticket, held at Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan, the official venue submitted by the State Party Headquarters to INEC.
Hon. Akande-Sadipe currently represents Oluyole Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Abuja.
A 39 of the 50 delegates drawn from 10 wards of the Oluyole LGA came out for the primary election after a successful accreditation by the state returning officer.
In her acceptance speech, Akande-Sadipe appreciated the electoral committee and all delegates for finding her worthy to be the party’s flag bearer in Oluyole Federal Constituency.
She applauded the Oyo State Executive of the APC, led by Hon. Isaac Omodewu, all party faithfuls and observers for their efforts and support.
Akande-Sadipe stated, “God first in everything. All glory and honor to the Almighty. This victory is an affirmation of your love for my contributions to the development of Oluyole Federal Constituency. It stresses further the importance of continuity.
“In all facets, my constituents should expect more from me, I will not disappoint or betray the confidence reposed in me,” she added.
Suzan O.
